Truth is only one of the defenses for libel, which if this were a case would probably not be the tack taken. I personally think they would go towards something like absence of malice, or that the page could not reasonably harm the principal's reputation due to it being in a parody style (i.e. it wouldn't be taken seriously). However, this case isn't actually about libel, it's about whehter schools have the right to punish students for activites that occur while off-campus and not at a school event.
People use pirated software -> companies think they lose money -> companies invest in trying to avoid illegitimate usage of their software -> copy-protection schemes are put in place -> problems with copy-protection schemes arise -> people who don't give a shit about the fact that the software was a result of an investment in both equipment, marketing and man hours still keep finding ways to pirate the software.
It's important to remember two things when talking about this subject. First, there is little evidence to support the claim that pirated software = lost sales, i.e. the pirates wouldn't buy the stuff anyway. Second, the company hasn't actually lost any physical product, so it doesn't reduce saleable stock in physical or online stores. The only way the companies would lose money is if they lost sales due to piracy, or they lost physical product.
In simplest terms most American Cell Phone plans fall into one of two categories: either pay as you go - where you purchase a specific block of minutes, or a monthly service plan - where you pay a set amount per month up to x number of minutes and then pay any overages. Under both types of categories, time is subtracted for both sending and receiving calls.
Many people try to buy suits off-the-rack even though they don't wear standard sizes. These people tend to look bad in their suits because they are ill-fitting. This is one of the barriers to entry for some people. In order to afford the custom-tailored suit that makes you look good, you need the promotion; in order to get the promotion, you need the custom-tailored suit that makes you look good.
Please keep this in mind as it is good advice for any letter-writing campaign:
Most politicians are busy people (or at least consider themsleves to be), so they will generally only make time for those that put in an effort.
In general, a form email is least effort and will generally be ignored.
A non-form email is still low effort and will also be ignored.
A phone call is moderate effort, but will usually be intercepeted.
A form letter (paper, envelope, stamp) without a signature is also somewhat moderate, but will still be ignored.
A form letter with a signature will usually get a response, but along the lines that they don't listen to from letters.
An original typed letter will usually get a somewhat favorable response; although you may just receive a lecture on policy ppositions.
An original hand-written letter will get you attention -- assuming you have neat and legible hand-writing.
A personal visit as a constituent will also get you attention, but should be followed up by some form of traceable communication.
F6 is the key you press during the textmode portion of a Windows install in order to use OEM drivers off of a floppy (prior to Vista). F8 is the key to boot into safe mode.
First off, the post you are ranting about is a direct reply to the question "Why don't terrestrial broadcasters pay royalties?" The answer was that the assumption is the record labels are making money elsewhere and using radio as free advertising.
Second, in his post, he listed t-shirts as one of the many different revenue streams for the record industry. The argument you say is implicit was't even made (he wasn't talking about the artist's profits in any way, he was talking about the label's profits).
You may be erfectly correct in your statements; I don't know. I'm just pointing out that you jumped down someone's throat who wasn't even doing what you accused them of.
I would describe the Myth series as an RPG, Adventure, or Puzzle game (although it hardly does it justice -- great series). However, I generally woul not describe it as real-time strategy.
The Verizon policy is not specific to illegal downloading. They say in their policy that any use outside of sending/receving email, viewing web pages, accessing a corporate intranet, or downloading legally purchased music is forbidden. They explicitly forbid using webcams (and other peripherals, presumably voice), using any P2P client, downloading any video (legal or not), streaming video or music (again legal or not), and any continuous uploading or downloading.
Most PE's are done on a state-by-state basis. I know several states have PE for Computer Engineering, and last I heard Wisconsin and Texas were the only ones to offer it for Software Engineering.
Most non-techs miss this, but Windows is the same, if you check the version number, Windows 2000 is Windows N 5.0, XP is 5.1, and Server 2003 is 5.2. As for service packs, they tend to be (lately anyway) a four digit number, Windows Server 2003 is 5.2.0, but Windows Server 2003 SP1 is 5.2.3790.
The news is that it is starting to be marketed in the United States; the article is a business piece, not a science piece. They even mention that Activia has been marketed in Europe for 20 years.
Most drivers for mice in Microsoft allow configuration of all three mouse buttons. Most of these that I have seen do not setup the wheel button to act as a middle-click, you have to manually change it to do that. Generally I tend to setup the middle button as a double-click due to the low percentage of windows programs that utilize a middle button.
Dell will allow you to obtain a computer without an OS if you are buying a server class machine. They don't trust home users with OS installs (they also probably get $$ for the programs they pre-install, something they can't do if they don't shove windows down your throat).
At least in the US Copyright is 100 years after the death of the Author, it matters not when the books were written. Not sure about the UK, could probably wiki it, but I'm lazy;)
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Truth is only one of the defenses for libel, which if this were a case would probably not be the tack taken. I personally think they would go towards something like absence of malice, or that the page could not reasonably harm the principal's reputation due to it being in a parody style (i.e. it wouldn't be taken seriously). However, this case isn't actually about libel, it's about whehter schools have the right to punish students for activites that occur while off-campus and not at a school event.
It's important to remember two things when talking about this subject. First, there is little evidence to support the claim that pirated software = lost sales, i.e. the pirates wouldn't buy the stuff anyway. Second, the company hasn't actually lost any physical product, so it doesn't reduce saleable stock in physical or online stores. The only way the companies would lose money is if they lost sales due to piracy, or they lost physical product.
In simplest terms most American Cell Phone plans fall into one of two categories: either pay as you go - where you purchase a specific block of minutes, or a monthly service plan - where you pay a set amount per month up to x number of minutes and then pay any overages. Under both types of categories, time is subtracted for both sending and receiving calls.
Except you apply the fine after the original $100 is returned.
The number 2.
Many people try to buy suits off-the-rack even though they don't wear standard sizes. These people tend to look bad in their suits because they are ill-fitting. This is one of the barriers to entry for some people. In order to afford the custom-tailored suit that makes you look good, you need the promotion; in order to get the promotion, you need the custom-tailored suit that makes you look good.
It's a quote from Benjamin Franklin (or very similar to one anyway)
Please keep this in mind as it is good advice for any letter-writing campaign:
Most politicians are busy people (or at least consider themsleves to be), so they will generally only make time for those that put in an effort.
In general, a form email is least effort and will generally be ignored.
A non-form email is still low effort and will also be ignored.
A phone call is moderate effort, but will usually be intercepeted.
A form letter (paper, envelope, stamp) without a signature is also somewhat moderate, but will still be ignored.
A form letter with a signature will usually get a response, but along the lines that they don't listen to from letters.
An original typed letter will usually get a somewhat favorable response; although you may just receive a lecture on policy ppositions.
An original hand-written letter will get you attention -- assuming you have neat and legible hand-writing.
A personal visit as a constituent will also get you attention, but should be followed up by some form of traceable communication.
F6 is the key you press during the textmode portion of a Windows install in order to use OEM drivers off of a floppy (prior to Vista). F8 is the key to boot into safe mode.
It was because the original post said the Pope is always right. That is the description of God, not man.
The article also said that Artificial Insemination was an affront to Human Dignity
First off, the post you are ranting about is a direct reply to the question "Why don't terrestrial broadcasters pay royalties?" The answer was that the assumption is the record labels are making money elsewhere and using radio as free advertising.
Second, in his post, he listed t-shirts as one of the many different revenue streams for the record industry. The argument you say is implicit was't even made (he wasn't talking about the artist's profits in any way, he was talking about the label's profits).
You may be erfectly correct in your statements; I don't know. I'm just pointing out that you jumped down someone's throat who wasn't even doing what you accused them of.
Wow, I can't believe it happened that quickly.
Obligatory link to Godwin's Law. Although it might not apply since the parent neither explicitly mentioned Hitler or Nazis.
Yes, NPR the source that brought us this tidbit.
I am so ashamed, I was thinking of a completely different series. I appologize.
I would describe the Myth series as an RPG, Adventure, or Puzzle game (although it hardly does it justice -- great series). However, I generally woul not describe it as real-time strategy.
Civ is turn-based, not real time.
Since I could no longer find it on LinuxWorld, here's the original article from the Wayback Machine.
The Verizon policy is not specific to illegal downloading. They say in their policy that any use outside of sending/receving email, viewing web pages, accessing a corporate intranet, or downloading legally purchased music is forbidden. They explicitly forbid using webcams (and other peripherals, presumably voice), using any P2P client, downloading any video (legal or not), streaming video or music (again legal or not), and any continuous uploading or downloading.
Most PE's are done on a state-by-state basis. I know several states have PE for Computer Engineering, and last I heard Wisconsin and Texas were the only ones to offer it for Software Engineering.
Most non-techs miss this, but Windows is the same, if you check the version number, Windows 2000 is Windows N 5.0, XP is 5.1, and Server 2003 is 5.2. As for service packs, they tend to be (lately anyway) a four digit number, Windows Server 2003 is 5.2.0, but Windows Server 2003 SP1 is 5.2.3790.
The news is that it is starting to be marketed in the United States; the article is a business piece, not a science piece. They even mention that Activia has been marketed in Europe for 20 years.
Most drivers for mice in Microsoft allow configuration of all three mouse buttons. Most of these that I have seen do not setup the wheel button to act as a middle-click, you have to manually change it to do that. Generally I tend to setup the middle button as a double-click due to the low percentage of windows programs that utilize a middle button.
Obligatory 'intents and purposes' correction.
Dell will allow you to obtain a computer without an OS if you are buying a server class machine. They don't trust home users with OS installs (they also probably get $$ for the programs they pre-install, something they can't do if they don't shove windows down your throat).
At least in the US Copyright is 100 years after the death of the Author, it matters not when the books were written. Not sure about the UK, could probably wiki it, but I'm lazy ;)