That's $60,000/year! Most gaming centers don't see that kind of money in an entire year. Forcing game centers to pay these fees will most certainly destroy the gaming center industry in the United States.
If gaming centers aren't seeing that kind of money in an entire year then they are doomed anyway. $60k is inadequate to pay for staff alone. Throw in money for space, maintenance, new hardware and costs far exceed the numbers you give.
Clearly you don't have much business sense. To run a business you figure out your costs and charge accordingly. If gaming centers can't afford Valve's titles they shouldn't offer Valve's titles. If I want to run a luxury car rental service I can't set the price of a rental at $5/day and then complain the high prices of luxury cars will drive me out of business.
A recliner? Let's see...besides the wooden rocking chair I've dozed off at my keyboard at home and my desk at work (in addition to many cushy spots around the house...couch, kids' beds, floor). Due to space constraints, though, my desk would be the spot where the receptionist would sit if we had a receptionist in my part of the building. Due to the high traffic I've somehow perfected the skill of dozing off and moving the mouse when someone walks by (I am not facing the hallway). I'm sure it is totally obvious what's going on but in my somnolent state I think I'm pretty clever.
I for one welcome our new RFID-reading overlords. I'd like to remind them as a trusted Slashdot poster, I can be helpful in rounding up others to toil in their underground chip caves.
I've always found it odd at how the hacker community treats TiVo. There is little information or recent work on how to extract the video out of a TiVo box (except for extractstream), and don't even think about bringing it up on TiVo fan forums. In fact, those forums won't allow talk about removing the ads TiVo downloads into itself. I'm surprised at this. I'd think the "it's my hardware, how dare they download ads into it" mentality would win out.
Apple releases a new DRM scheme for iTunes and people are all over it trying to break it. And Apple is pretty liberal with what you can do with purchased music.
I just don't get what's so special about TiVo that there isn't more work being done to open the system.
That's very melodramatic. One can always make more software. I'd think a more true statement would be, "Who controls the energy, controls life." Talk about your closed system, energy production and distribution is tightly held. I'd think that rather than worry about a replaceable commodity like software, he'd be worried about keeping energy flowing. Energy is free and wants to remain free, yet we all pay for it.
Anyone for an open source energy production facility?
I was reasonably happy with their service, but not with the frequent rate increases...up another $3 this month. Just yesterday I hooked up DSL from Verizon. At 1.5 Mbps it's running at the speed Comcast was at before they uppped theirs to 3 Mbps, and it's cheaper too. I'm looking forward to getting satellite and doing away with Comcast altogether.
I don't know who the first was but notably Valve is doing this with their software through Steam. Once you register your CD key with Steam you get access to that game and mods for that game. Patches, when released, are automatically pushed to your computer (unless you specify otherwise). There are no updates to download; for example, if you go to the Counter-Strike web site and click on "downloads" you'll be directed to the Steam website.
I've read there are no keygens for Steam accounts, though I guess you could share a key if you don't play online (and limit yourself to a LAN, e.g.)
Comcast didn't monitor his activity; they were responding to a complaint from the copyright holder. He was using BitTorrent so he made it known he had the file available. I don't see where anything else is being monitored.
Yes, and while they're at it, they should stop putting so much money in banks and so many items in stores. Either that, or stop whining when they're robbed. Good analogy.
They seem to be the only one standing up for their customers' rights.
Rights? The right to trade a copy of "Walking Tall" recorded in theater with a camera (judging by the filename)? Backing up a DVD you purchased is one thing, but distributing a file, whether from a DVD or filmed in theater, does not fall within your rights.
The only reason you claim you're going to switch to Verizon is not to protect your rights but because you feel you have a lower chance of being held accountable for your illegal activites.
It's also "fallacy", not "falasy", and "you're", not "your".
Your writing skills are not helping you make your point.
The reason MS won the word processor war...
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...is MS bundled Word with the OS thereby leveraging its monopoly to push acceptance. Evil bastards, how could they do such a thing?!? The governments of the world must punish Microsoft and force it to stop these anti-competative practices!
I'm sorry, what's that? Which page of the script are we on? Ok, thanks...
The reason MS won the word processor war is they stole all the good features from existing products and did no innovation. They lured companies and educational institutions in with low prices then locked them with restrictive licensing agreements. Evil bastards, how could they do such a thing?!? The governments of the world...
I guess what I don't see is how the company benefits from this. Couldn't it be an honest mistake? What positive gain could there possibly be in all this?
That's interesting, but what if it's part GPL as in this case? Isn't that a step in the right direction, or is a case of "either you're for us or against us"? Why isn't any support for Linux welcomed? More stuff, open or closed, can only help the "cause" it seems to me...
Could someone explain to me why this is an issue? The web page where you download the drivers reads:
Most files in this package are released under terms described in the LICENSE file. Some distinct components, located in the modules/GPL directory however are covered by the GNU General Public License. See the files LICENSE and modules/GPL/COPYING for details.
It doesn't sound like they're trying to hide anything ("LICENSE" above is linked to their license) yet everyone is running around claiming evil intent. What would they gain by this ruse, if it was intentional? Has anyone contacted the company directly to get their take on it?
If we wait in this pumpkin patch long enough, the Great Pumpkin will rise up and give out toys. It will then float to the offices of the evil developers and smite them.
A young drop out like Bill Gates wouldn't be looking for a job here. The number of people who think they have talent is far greater than the number of people who actually have talent. A college education at least shows the candidate can finish something and possesses some discipline. The personal interview tells a lot too. The bottom line is we need a discriminator and a college degree is effective.
I'm sure not about to put my work or home address in my sig. I get enough spam at home and I don't need to start getting it at work. I work for a major defense contractor and we can't hire people fast enough...in fact, we have 10 starting today at my location (all IT positions, mostly work with the NSA) and we're still behind where we need to be for the year.
A "duel-degree-ist"? Ok, let's talk about Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton...
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That's $60,000/year! Most gaming centers don't see that kind of money in an entire year. Forcing game centers to pay these fees will most certainly destroy the gaming center industry in the United States.
If gaming centers aren't seeing that kind of money in an entire year then they are doomed anyway. $60k is inadequate to pay for staff alone. Throw in money for space, maintenance, new hardware and costs far exceed the numbers you give.
Clearly you don't have much business sense. To run a business you figure out your costs and charge accordingly. If gaming centers can't afford Valve's titles they shouldn't offer Valve's titles. If I want to run a luxury car rental service I can't set the price of a rental at $5/day and then complain the high prices of luxury cars will drive me out of business.
A recliner? Let's see...besides the wooden rocking chair I've dozed off at my keyboard at home and my desk at work (in addition to many cushy spots around the house...couch, kids' beds, floor). Due to space constraints, though, my desk would be the spot where the receptionist would sit if we had a receptionist in my part of the building. Due to the high traffic I've somehow perfected the skill of dozing off and moving the mouse when someone walks by (I am not facing the hallway). I'm sure it is totally obvious what's going on but in my somnolent state I think I'm pretty clever.
You started out on the right track and had the potential to produce something really funny, but it turned out you're just an ass.
This tour isn't going be much of a success. Who'll be able to find the demonstrations? I don't even know what state those cities are in!
Let the juvenile "nigritude" comments begin.
Start using the word around the office, along with "niggardly" and then you will indeed be living in interesting times...
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I for one welcome our new RFID-reading overlords. I'd like to remind them as a trusted Slashdot poster, I can be helpful in rounding up others to toil in their underground chip caves.
I've always found it odd at how the hacker community treats TiVo. There is little information or recent work on how to extract the video out of a TiVo box (except for extractstream), and don't even think about bringing it up on TiVo fan forums. In fact, those forums won't allow talk about removing the ads TiVo downloads into itself. I'm surprised at this. I'd think the "it's my hardware, how dare they download ads into it" mentality would win out.
Apple releases a new DRM scheme for iTunes and people are all over it trying to break it. And Apple is pretty liberal with what you can do with purchased music.
I just don't get what's so special about TiVo that there isn't more work being done to open the system.
Who controls the software, controls life
That's very melodramatic. One can always make more software. I'd think a more true statement would be, "Who controls the energy, controls life." Talk about your closed system, energy production and distribution is tightly held. I'd think that rather than worry about a replaceable commodity like software, he'd be worried about keeping energy flowing. Energy is free and wants to remain free, yet we all pay for it.
Anyone for an open source energy production facility?
I was reasonably happy with their service, but not with the frequent rate increases...up another $3 this month. Just yesterday I hooked up DSL from Verizon. At 1.5 Mbps it's running at the speed Comcast was at before they uppped theirs to 3 Mbps, and it's cheaper too. I'm looking forward to getting satellite and doing away with Comcast altogether.
I don't know who the first was but notably Valve is doing this with their software through Steam. Once you register your CD key with Steam you get access to that game and mods for that game. Patches, when released, are automatically pushed to your computer (unless you specify otherwise). There are no updates to download; for example, if you go to the Counter-Strike web site and click on "downloads" you'll be directed to the Steam website.
I've read there are no keygens for Steam accounts, though I guess you could share a key if you don't play online (and limit yourself to a LAN, e.g.)
The array of Jedi powers available to you will be broader--you'll now have more than 30 which will include force confusion and force sight
There's also Force Kin. Not used too often, it reverses the effects of circumcision.
Yet another reason to book a ticket!
Husband: I know we've been flying for 13 hours to get here but let's go right to see Stonehenge Aotearoa.
[later]
Wife: This is it? It's a bunch of rocks!
Husband: No, no, you don't understand. This is astronomically significant!
Wife: [reading plaque] "Time to harvest the kumara" What's a kumara?
Husband: It's a sweet potato.
I imagine at this point the wife will sacrifice the husband on the pagan altar, or whatever they install at this thing.
Comcast didn't monitor his activity; they were responding to a complaint from the copyright holder. He was using BitTorrent so he made it known he had the file available. I don't see where anything else is being monitored.
Yes, and while they're at it, they should stop putting so much money in banks and so many items in stores. Either that, or stop whining when they're robbed. Good analogy.
Big words for a coward.
They seem to be the only one standing up for their customers' rights.
Rights? The right to trade a copy of "Walking Tall" recorded in theater with a camera (judging by the filename)? Backing up a DVD you purchased is one thing, but distributing a file, whether from a DVD or filmed in theater, does not fall within your rights.
The only reason you claim you're going to switch to Verizon is not to protect your rights but because you feel you have a lower chance of being held accountable for your illegal activites.
It's also "fallacy", not "falasy", and "you're", not "your".
Your writing skills are not helping you make your point.
...is MS bundled Word with the OS thereby leveraging its monopoly to push acceptance. Evil bastards, how could they do such a thing?!? The governments of the world must punish Microsoft and force it to stop these anti-competative practices!
I'm sorry, what's that? Which page of the script are we on? Ok, thanks...
The reason MS won the word processor war is they stole all the good features from existing products and did no innovation. They lured companies and educational institutions in with low prices then locked them with restrictive licensing agreements. Evil bastards, how could they do such a thing?!? The governments of the world...
I guess what I don't see is how the company benefits from this. Couldn't it be an honest mistake? What positive gain could there possibly be in all this?
That's interesting, but what if it's part GPL as in this case? Isn't that a step in the right direction, or is a case of "either you're for us or against us"? Why isn't any support for Linux welcomed? More stuff, open or closed, can only help the "cause" it seems to me...
Could someone explain to me why this is an issue? The web page where you download the drivers reads:
Most files in this package are released under terms described in the LICENSE file. Some distinct components, located in the modules/GPL directory however are covered by the GNU General Public License. See the files LICENSE and modules/GPL/COPYING for details.
It doesn't sound like they're trying to hide anything ("LICENSE" above is linked to their license) yet everyone is running around claiming evil intent. What would they gain by this ruse, if it was intentional? Has anyone contacted the company directly to get their take on it?
If we wait in this pumpkin patch long enough, the Great Pumpkin will rise up and give out toys. It will then float to the offices of the evil developers and smite them.
A young drop out like Bill Gates wouldn't be looking for a job here. The number of people who think they have talent is far greater than the number of people who actually have talent. A college education at least shows the candidate can finish something and possesses some discipline. The personal interview tells a lot too. The bottom line is we need a discriminator and a college degree is effective.
It's a throwaway account :)
I'm sure not about to put my work or home address in my sig. I get enough spam at home and I don't need to start getting it at work. I work for a major defense contractor and we can't hire people fast enough...in fact, we have 10 starting today at my location (all IT positions, mostly work with the NSA) and we're still behind where we need to be for the year.
A "duel-degree-ist"? Ok, let's talk about Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton...