if they continue to make and distribute the mod chips without implying that they be used to modify a proprietary system, on what grounds can they be sued?
Put a big disclaimer on the side that says:
DO NOT USE THIS CHIP IN PLACE OF U19 IN THE SONY PLAYSTATION 2 MAIN BOARD VER. 1.3, DOING SO WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND MAY BE A VIOLATION OF APPLICABLE LAW...then tell the big three were to stick it...
Sony should start releasing all new music coded in binary on a grain of rice. It is so perfect, no one would be able to reproduce the format. No more evil "file sharing". It leaves us all out in the cold when it comes to listening hardware, I can't think of a more fair and equitable solution.
Concerts could be held in sound proof windowless rooms, to prevent any type of recording of the artist by the audience.
Until radio stations stop playing new music released on the new format, at least a few people in big cities will be able to rip the pop songs from the air waves.
I personally wouldn't mind a larger percentage of concert bootlegs that this would undoubtably induce.
now I know were to send the subpeona for the lawsuit he'll face after I track 100 spams to his operations, at $500 each it kind of gives me the incentive to sue him. Who wouldn't take up a good cause for $50,000. Washington state also allows class action for these cases.
see links to the good stuff:
http://www.wa.gov/ago/releases/rel_spam_091302.h tm l
Thanks, for once I look forward to all of my mail boxes crammed with spam.
they are making examples of these folks. Try modding your x-box, downloading mp3s, violating TOS, cable theft,etc. and maybe you will be the next example. Certain entities don't like it when you break their rules. In one sense you are not paying for their service, in another sense you are not stopping them from selling it to the neighbors. But, I don't think they would have been caught if they weren't causing some problems by using excessive bandwidth.
collection. I have been collecting this stuff for years now. I have enough of it to fill a CD. Maybe I can sell it on ebay.
Honestly, if they want my spam they'll have to pay me for collecting it in my inbox, it really is hard work (unless your address ends in @hotmail.com).
I would love to see any spammer take a loaf for the team.
well, useful. People pay good money to buy this bandwidth from the government.
The simple fact that the FCC might not charge full price for this chunk of spectrum should raise suspicion. The government has figured that it is worth more($) to them if they give this bandwidth to someone who will resell it and generate tax revenues.
Highly suspect!
Imagine the possibilities of distributed computing through this type of network.
Then consider that an air gap might not be the same as a good firewall anymore.
This about a hacked cluster of wireless zombies knocking content right off the web, it would be worse than being/.ed .
Think about the recent repeal of digital rights and then wonder if you really want to be connected through a transparent network. (anyone can intercept radio waves, I am doing it now)
I certainly wouldn't use this unless I compiled the operating system myself.
It only sounds like a good idea until you think about the complete lack of control you will have over your communications while using it.
A library card number could be required to search certain terms, the simple traceablity factor would keep most people from searching obvious sexual sites. This is especially true if a notification screen is displayed asking if you want to continue.
YOU ARE ABOUT TO SEARCH ON "XXX" ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO DO THIS (library cardholders name), WHAT WITH THE LIBRARIAN LOOKING OVER YOUR SHOULDER AND ALL?
Yes embarassment, it works. So here we have a filter that serves as a warning to children, but does not limit content. It keeps honest people honest, and it should be noted that nothing will make dishonest people honest.
It should be noted that if all library computers were kept in open view of the librarian this wouldn't be much problem.
No complaining about anonymity on public systems either. If you want privacy, do it in your own home.
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if they patented mouse cancer, could they sue for infringement.
I wonder if I can patent greed.
not to get all more environmentally holier-than-thou or anything, but we can't even guess at "total cost" of many things.
Chances are that our current legacy will out-live us by more than seven generations, like it once did.
It is about time that "profits" get locked away until it can be proven that there does not need to be "clean-up".
I guess if we can't save the planet, we might as well try to put it out of its misery.
Why can't the government stop criminalizing every thing I enjoy.
It's like they want to lock up everyone, at least fun-loving, happy-go-lucky geeks. Seriously....
Get investment
Pay self well
and
A. go under blame it on M$
or
B. sell out to M$
goto 3
if they continue to make and distribute the mod chips without implying that they be used to modify a proprietary system, on what grounds can they be sued?
...then tell the big three were to stick it...
Put a big disclaimer on the side that says:
DO NOT USE THIS CHIP IN PLACE OF U19 IN THE SONY PLAYSTATION 2 MAIN BOARD VER. 1.3, DOING SO WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND MAY BE A VIOLATION OF APPLICABLE LAW
Sony should start releasing all new music coded in binary on a grain of rice. It is so perfect, no one would be able to reproduce the format. No more evil "file sharing". It leaves us all out in the cold when it comes to listening hardware, I can't think of a more fair and equitable solution.
Concerts could be held in sound proof windowless rooms, to prevent any type of recording of the artist by the audience.
I bet this would protect their profits.
Until radio stations stop playing new music released on the new format, at least a few people in big cities will be able to rip the pop songs from the air waves.
I personally wouldn't mind a larger percentage of concert bootlegs that this would undoubtably induce.
silicon eruption from a molten 486dx can ignite cat-5, unplug from server farm prior to moving clock jumper.
...is plug and play too.
I hear plasmas are a great data transport medium, I bet all those ones and zeros are now very far away.
everybody link to their home page. If the T1 doesn't smoke, the server will.
/. spam servers, maybe they will go up in smoke too. Definitely worth a shot.
If we just
now I know were to send the subpeona for the lawsuit he'll face after I track 100 spams to his operations, at $500 each it kind of gives me the incentive to sue him. Who wouldn't take up a good cause for $50,000. Washington state also allows class action for these cases.
h tm l
see links to the good stuff:
http://www.wa.gov/ago/releases/rel_spam_091302.
Thanks, for once I look forward to all of my mail boxes crammed with spam.
go somewhere else.
Unix, it's not really a coincidence. If all women just used unix(unices?) the human race would be doomed. How many /.ers need a pill, we have the net.
they are making examples of these folks. Try modding your x-box, downloading mp3s, violating TOS, cable theft,etc. and maybe you will be the next example.
Certain entities don't like it when you break their rules. In one sense you are not paying for their service, in another sense you are not stopping them from selling it to the neighbors. But, I don't think they would have been caught if they weren't causing some problems by using excessive bandwidth.
when you cook them in the microwave for 15 seconds. Just don't try this with anything you care about.
collection. I have been collecting this stuff for years now. I have enough of it to fill a CD. Maybe I can sell it on ebay. Honestly, if they want my spam they'll have to pay me for collecting it in my inbox, it really is hard work (unless your address ends in @hotmail.com). I would love to see any spammer take a loaf for the team.
well, useful. People pay good money to buy this bandwidth from the government. The simple fact that the FCC might not charge full price for this chunk of spectrum should raise suspicion. The government has figured that it is worth more($) to them if they give this bandwidth to someone who will resell it and generate tax revenues. Highly suspect!
Imagine the possibilities of distributed computing through this type of network. Then consider that an air gap might not be the same as a good firewall anymore. This about a hacked cluster of wireless zombies knocking content right off the web, it would be worse than being /.ed .
Think about the recent repeal of digital rights and then wonder if you really want to be connected through a transparent network. (anyone can intercept radio waves, I am doing it now)
I certainly wouldn't use this unless I compiled the operating system myself.
It only sounds like a good idea until you think about the complete lack of control you will have over your communications while using it.
A library card number could be required to search certain terms, the simple traceablity factor would keep most people from searching obvious sexual sites. This is especially true if a notification screen is displayed asking if you want to continue.
YOU ARE ABOUT TO SEARCH ON "XXX" ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO DO THIS (library cardholders name), WHAT WITH THE LIBRARIAN LOOKING OVER YOUR SHOULDER AND ALL?
Yes embarassment, it works. So here we have a filter that serves as a warning to children, but does not limit content. It keeps honest people honest, and it should be noted that nothing will make dishonest people honest.
It should be noted that if all library computers were kept in open view of the librarian this wouldn't be much problem.
No complaining about anonymity on public systems either. If you want privacy, do it in your own home.