How is watching it on my harddrive for personal use, different from recording it on VHS for personal use?
I refuse to acknowledge the archiving of film or media for personal playback at a later date as an illegal activity. Distribution of that media to others is an illegal activity.
This is somewhat offtopic, but this reminds me of my irritating RealOne player problem. I can't get the auto update to run through our firewall. This means I can't get the codec I need to watch about 30% of the South Park episodes on my harddrive. It's starting to tick me off...
Actually I realized that, I was more alluding to the distinctive tick of Quartz movement in a play on words from the Timex commercials, takes a licking and keeps on ticking.
Also made in reference to the fact that the primary means of telling most fake Rolexs from real ones is the Quartz movement that most fake ones have.
That the route to mainstream approval and acceptance for Linux is through countries like this. The ones who can't afford to shell out the bucks Microsoft demands.
If enough interest can be generated in these countries then hundreds of thousands of skilled programmers will turn their efforts towards advanced applications for Linux.
Is it a fast process? Heck no, but I think it's going to be more successful then just trying to convince mainstream America they don't need Bill Gates.
I am certainly not trying to make the argument that other people have nothing to hide. Rather, I am making the statement that I have nothing to hide which could be found in my house, on my person or in my computer.
The things I keep private are in my thoughts and in my memories. When the government or Microsoft or anyone else has access to those...then I'll worry. Until then, Bill Gates and the FBI can feel free to look on and be bored.
I realize that some employers discourage posting on websites and surfing the web while at work. My employer has a very clear policy on this as well.
Don't ignore the needs of customers to surf the web. Don't surf porn, hacking, hate, piracy or illegal activity websites.
Otherwise, surf to your hearts content to the limit of the firewalls. Which means, if between calls or while a customer is rebooting I want to read/. and keep up with technology news and trends in the industry, more power to me.
Just because some employers are oppressive about the use of the web in their workplaces, doesn't mean my employer is.
I realize that, and acknowledged it in my post. But I don't see Linux going mainstream for awhile. And if something like this pushes it mainstream, I think it would be for the wrong reasons.
I want to learn Linux for the sake of learning Linux. I want to see something completely different. I don't want the learning curve to be eased, I want the full Linux experience.
But maybe this is just me, I sure can't speak for everyone. But I know this, you average person doesn't just decide to up and learn Linux. They need a reson...for me, that reason is that Linux is different and well respected by the people in the computer world that I respect the most.
I'll be honest I love Windows XP. I use it at work, I use it at home...I consider it a great operating system. But I'll admit that I also have zero concern for the other little "features" that some would call spywear that Microsoft has added to XP. I just don't care about those things, I have nothing to hide from microsoft, the government or anyone.
I know nothing about Linux. The idea of an XP interface that would help me get to know it at first sounds appealing. But the more I think about it. I don't want an XP clone that works different. The point of Linux for me would be to learn something new, not use something else I'm used too. I think they should remain different from one another. Linux should revel in it's distinction, not attempt to clone XP.
In a long time, I'm working Christmas day. I have what some would call the misfortune (although I like my job) of working Tech Support for Wireless Networking at the largest PC manufacturer.
Yesterday and I'm sure today, I'm being overwhelmed with calls from boys/girls, moms/dads and grads who are setting up their new wireless networks for the first time.
Don't forget the series of College students home for the holidays trying to get their portable with the wireless card setup for school to associate with mom and dads wireless network at home.
I have to admit, that when I first walked in this morning, I was a bit bitter. I considered blaming my day here at work away from my family on every caller. Were it not for them, I wouldn't have to be here.
But you know what? If I just got a wireless network for Christmas to go with my new computer, well, I would want the stupid thing to work too.
So I'm happy to help. Maybe someone's day can be made better by the fact that I can get there new toys all working for them.
To those people calling for older issues though...put down your computer. Watch some TV, relax with your family. Heck, go see a movie.
My daughter asked my why I had to work today...I explained that Santa had a wireless network in his sleigh so he could get mapquest...I had to be at work in case he needed help with it.
Many are concerned about the government because of their new spyware, the Big Brother affect. Oddly enough, I'm not concerned because I think the government might be "reading my mail".
There's an old saying that goes something like the master swordsman doesn't fear another master, he fears the amateur.
I feel the same way about Big Brother. I don't consider them to be a threat about what they might intentionally find out about me or my friends/family. I fear what they might "think" they found in a fit of total incompetence.
But I can see someone actually taking this design and building a PC with materials appropriate for good heat transfer to make a computer that cooled itself much more efficiently.
Were you to have the computer itself set near a fan or something and the "skin" of the case was a good material for heat transfer...you'd have a cool, efficient computer that takes up a minimum amount of desk space.
That in the coming years some legal precendent could be made for the legality of classifying Weblogs as form of media to which the laws of copyright and ownership must apply.
Seriously, if I tell people about my experience with a book, quoting passages of the book to establish reference. Or if I post to my online diary with those statements. I should be free of legal repercussions. But where do you draw the line?
I was just joking for the most part. But I also think that most of the "answer clarification" that goes on with testimony is really nothing more then answer coaching.
Anything said in a deposition should still be truthful information to the best of your knowledge correct? Besides which, if your defense team wanted you to testify, couldn't they just call you to the stand?
To admit this. I don't think legislation of this kind would be legal. That smacks of a violation of free speech. Just because you decide you hate to receive calls from one company, doesn't mean that should apply to all companies who market by phone.
I could see a service however, (not government sponsored or mandated) that would maintain a "Do not call database" for a small fee.
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How is watching it on my harddrive for personal use, different from recording it on VHS for personal use?
I refuse to acknowledge the archiving of film or media for personal playback at a later date as an illegal activity. Distribution of that media to others is an illegal activity.
Yeah, I tried...they aren't smart. I've tried every version I can find, including old versions they no longer support...can't get em working.
Down to San Antonio this weekend and meet some online friends from EQ. We're going to gather and Dave & Buster's to start and end up who knows where.
This is somewhat offtopic, but this reminds me of my irritating RealOne player problem. I can't get the auto update to run through our firewall. This means I can't get the codec I need to watch about 30% of the South Park episodes on my harddrive. It's starting to tick me off...
Actually I realized that, I was more alluding to the distinctive tick of Quartz movement in a play on words from the Timex commercials, takes a licking and keeps on ticking.
Also made in reference to the fact that the primary means of telling most fake Rolexs from real ones is the Quartz movement that most fake ones have.
Rolex...17 years old and still sweeping (Rolex's don't tick).
That the route to mainstream approval and acceptance for Linux is through countries like this. The ones who can't afford to shell out the bucks Microsoft demands.
If enough interest can be generated in these countries then hundreds of thousands of skilled programmers will turn their efforts towards advanced applications for Linux.
Is it a fast process? Heck no, but I think it's going to be more successful then just trying to convince mainstream America they don't need Bill Gates.
I am certainly not trying to make the argument that other people have nothing to hide. Rather, I am making the statement that I have nothing to hide which could be found in my house, on my person or in my computer.
The things I keep private are in my thoughts and in my memories. When the government or Microsoft or anyone else has access to those...then I'll worry. Until then, Bill Gates and the FBI can feel free to look on and be bored.
I realize that some employers discourage posting on websites and surfing the web while at work. My employer has a very clear policy on this as well.
/. and keep up with technology news and trends in the industry, more power to me.
Don't ignore the needs of customers to surf the web. Don't surf porn, hacking, hate, piracy or illegal activity websites.
Otherwise, surf to your hearts content to the limit of the firewalls. Which means, if between calls or while a customer is rebooting I want to read
Just because some employers are oppressive about the use of the web in their workplaces, doesn't mean my employer is.
I realize that, and acknowledged it in my post. But I don't see Linux going mainstream for awhile. And if something like this pushes it mainstream, I think it would be for the wrong reasons.
I want to learn Linux for the sake of learning Linux. I want to see something completely different. I don't want the learning curve to be eased, I want the full Linux experience.
But maybe this is just me, I sure can't speak for everyone. But I know this, you average person doesn't just decide to up and learn Linux. They need a reson...for me, that reason is that Linux is different and well respected by the people in the computer world that I respect the most.
I'll be honest I love Windows XP. I use it at work, I use it at home...I consider it a great operating system. But I'll admit that I also have zero concern for the other little "features" that some would call spywear that Microsoft has added to XP. I just don't care about those things, I have nothing to hide from microsoft, the government or anyone.
I know nothing about Linux. The idea of an XP interface that would help me get to know it at first sounds appealing. But the more I think about it. I don't want an XP clone that works different. The point of Linux for me would be to learn something new, not use something else I'm used too. I think they should remain different from one another. Linux should revel in it's distinction, not attempt to clone XP.
In a long time, I'm working Christmas day. I have what some would call the misfortune (although I like my job) of working Tech Support for Wireless Networking at the largest PC manufacturer.
Yesterday and I'm sure today, I'm being overwhelmed with calls from boys/girls, moms/dads and grads who are setting up their new wireless networks for the first time.
Don't forget the series of College students home for the holidays trying to get their portable with the wireless card setup for school to associate with mom and dads wireless network at home.
I have to admit, that when I first walked in this morning, I was a bit bitter. I considered blaming my day here at work away from my family on every caller. Were it not for them, I wouldn't have to be here.
But you know what? If I just got a wireless network for Christmas to go with my new computer, well, I would want the stupid thing to work too.
So I'm happy to help. Maybe someone's day can be made better by the fact that I can get there new toys all working for them.
To those people calling for older issues though...put down your computer. Watch some TV, relax with your family. Heck, go see a movie.
My daughter asked my why I had to work today...I explained that Santa had a wireless network in his sleigh so he could get mapquest...I had to be at work in case he needed help with it.
Merry Christmas!
Many are concerned about the government because of their new spyware, the Big Brother affect. Oddly enough, I'm not concerned because I think the government might be "reading my mail".
There's an old saying that goes something like the master swordsman doesn't fear another master, he fears the amateur.
I feel the same way about Big Brother. I don't consider them to be a threat about what they might intentionally find out about me or my friends/family. I fear what they might "think" they found in a fit of total incompetence.
Don't trust computers with only one mouse button that won't let you eject floppies on your own.
Need to make some Animatronic Japanese tourists to run in front of it screaming!
But I can see someone actually taking this design and building a PC with materials appropriate for good heat transfer to make a computer that cooled itself much more efficiently.
Were you to have the computer itself set near a fan or something and the "skin" of the case was a good material for heat transfer...you'd have a cool, efficient computer that takes up a minimum amount of desk space.
Is to subject them to l337 sp34k all day. U.S. pwnz Bin L4d3n.
Geek Olympics!
That in the coming years some legal precendent could be made for the legality of classifying Weblogs as form of media to which the laws of copyright and ownership must apply.
Seriously, if I tell people about my experience with a book, quoting passages of the book to establish reference. Or if I post to my online diary with those statements. I should be free of legal repercussions. But where do you draw the line?
That they'd left out one of the most significant advancements in the history of mankind...but they didn't
Viagra is on the list, whew!
I was just joking for the most part. But I also think that most of the "answer clarification" that goes on with testimony is really nothing more then answer coaching.
Anything said in a deposition should still be truthful information to the best of your knowledge correct? Besides which, if your defense team wanted you to testify, couldn't they just call you to the stand?
Not offering you a chance to change your testimony after the fact!
Living together!
...obligatory credit due to Ghostbusters for this quotationary moment.
Mass Hysteria!
Thanks for posting that. The fact that someone has considered the legality of it, at least makes me think I'm not nuts.
Personally I'd be all for it, it was the legality of a government sponsored no call list that I found questionable.
To admit this. I don't think legislation of this kind would be legal. That smacks of a violation of free speech. Just because you decide you hate to receive calls from one company, doesn't mean that should apply to all companies who market by phone.
I could see a service however, (not government sponsored or mandated) that would maintain a "Do not call database" for a small fee.
Craenor