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I have found this site useful. The entire class is in one php file. Just move it to your web server, then use some of the tutorials to get the hang of creating pdf's on the fly.
I can just see this becoming the next big trading card game! I traded Jimmy his RFID tag for his lunch. Now, I can log him into class, on or off the bus, and he doesn't have to come to school...any..more. Hey, wait, take mine Jimmy! I don't want to come either!
Which moron can I get to take both mine and Jimmy's RFID tags? Oh, there goes geeky, slashdot-reading Oliver. Hey, Oliver, wait up. Have I got a deal for you!
*** Back at Oliver's home ***
Using my *NIX box, a pair tweezers, my DirecTV smartcard programmer (shhh...don't tell mom & dad), I can screw both Jimmy and Mikey, by reversing their electronic ID's! Just call me MacOliver!
The letter also warns the recipient that deleting infringed songs would be considered destruction of evidence "now that you are aware that a lawsuit may be filed against you.''
Too funny. They don't want you to listen to the songs, but you also cannot delete them, because they are evidence in a lawsuit that doesn't exist. These people are playing every angle and don't seem to realize there is no winning angle for them, except to listen to the masses.
So, until they physically remove your PC or songlist, you are required to continue sharing those same songs. Have fun now sharing with impugnity now that you 'may be the recipient of a lawsuit.'
But keep in mind that 5 years ago there were a lot of business cases that were pretty commonly espoused on/. that all turned to shit. Why should the RIAA listen to you.
How about listening to 60 million file-sharing users then? That is a pretty large audience they could reach if they understand how, and were willing to accept change.
You believe it when somebody tells you that when he/she writes something, he/she does it out of passion?
You read mind? Or you somehow just know?
I just gave you two examples...out of thousands. Sure there are people who do things just to make money...but usually they are too constrained by trying to figure out what people will pay for that they don't actually produce anything of major or of lasting value. This is because the passion is invested in creating money, rather than creating something unique. If you don't understand this, too bad, I am not wasting anymore time explaining it to you.
Yeah, right. I doubt this will actually happen. Your "real techies" will just shun all commercial music. While those so-called nerds and geeks? They will most likely pay for their music after some adjustments.
If that is the case, why did anyone try to crack DVD protection, or software protection, or attempt to create an anonymous file-sharing program? Trust me, what I said before is happening and will continue to happen. And I never said anything about it being "true techies"...my statement was all encompassing...so the hackers, crackers, phreakers, and just generally curious about technology will always be around to try to break the technology that big business creates.
Try living in the real world and all this would be clear to you.
If the reason you are trying to create something is so you can make money on it, chances are, you won't make anything valuable.
Most creative processes involve imagination and genuine passion for the object(s) being created. Van Gogh didn't paint so he would be rich someday. He painted because it was just what he had to do.
Stephen King didn't set out to be a millionaire...he just has to write. It is the process that consumes him. Not the fact that it will make him money. The money is an aside that some may enjoy, a lagniappe, and others may never get that bonus.
So, with regards to the RIAA and file-sharing, I think it is obvious they are struggling to hold on to a financial boon that they once controlled. It is slipping out of their control, and they don't like it. When they can wake up and modify their business model, they too might be able to enjoy the profits of the easily available song downloaded via a large network. Until then, they are fighting a losing battle because it doesn't matter what technologies they employ, the techies, nerds, geeks, and college students will find an alternate method to copy and distribute the songs (and movies and software) they enjoy.
I use an NEC LT-150 projector with 800 lumens. I am thrilled with it. It uses DLP technology and is HDTV ready.
Also, I have hooked it up to my home theater and watched crystal clear DVD's on the size of my wall, played my PS2 on it, and used it as my computer screen on occasion when playing some games. It works perfectly in all of those scenarios.
I have even pointed it outside and the picture was stunning up against the neighbor's house...it was at least 40 ft wide and 25 feet tall!
Also, it is a very small device. Much smaller than InFocus' stuff. Very easy to hide, or remove and put away until you need it.
Best part is they are available on ebay for less than or close to $1000.
I like this concept as an additional way of learning, not as the only tool in use.
The article mentioned something though that could be really cool and promote a better understanding of history, or culture, or what have you. A Sims Roman-Style game could let you play the part of an emperor, government official, gladiator, or peasant in the Roman world. From there, you could make the same types of decisions for your sim character based on historical data. And, of course, you aren't limited to just Roman history, any and all major cultures could be recreated. Sounds fascinating to me.
But, another poster did present one valid problem...you would have to convince the game company they could make money off this deal, or they wouldn't put the time and effort into it that it would really require in order to be fun and educational.
I can think of one reason they do this, but it isn't that broad as to explain it in toto.
My sister is deaf. She just bought a T-Mobile Sidekick with all the fixings for $29.99 a month unlimited data. Since she is deaf, she never uses the voice part of the device, but instead instant messages her friends, non-stop, for the flat rate.
All of her deaf friends are going this route because they can be mobile, but remain in contact with friends and family. I think that could be one purpose of the plan.
If this is true, Acclaim continues on with its firm belief that there is no such thing as bad publicity.
In fact, I think maybe it is not true, but some crazy, wacked out advertising genius/demento thinks up all these bizarre advertising schemes, then releases that Acclaim will be using them, just to get the free bad press that goes with them...all the while, they have no intention of ever actually pulling these shenanigans.
Well, yes and no. I love some of the really cool new spells and items, and mercenaries, and creeps, and the team options.
However, I have to agree that this game would have been perfect utilizing a 2d setting. The 3D just doesn't quite cut the mustard, and I agree with you that it makes battles cumbersome.
however, this will most likely lead to more subversive tactics (like the mass IM'ing they pulled recently) by the MPAA and RIAA...what they don't seem to realize is that they don't have a chance technology-wise against those that wish to share files. Of course, if they pull anything as sneaky and underhanded as actually attempting to delete files from user's system, that will be their final mistake, because they will surely feel the wrath of the enraged consumer then.
I can just see the red, blue, yellow, and green logo...BLOOGLE.
Will the new term for searching blogs explicitly be "Bloggling", or will it be "Bloogling"?
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Which moron can I get to take both mine and Jimmy's RFID tags? Oh, there goes geeky, slashdot-reading Oliver. Hey, Oliver, wait up. Have I got a deal for you!
*** Back at Oliver's home ***
Using my *NIX box, a pair tweezers, my DirecTV smartcard programmer (shhh...don't tell mom & dad), I can screw both Jimmy and Mikey, by reversing their electronic ID's! Just call me MacOliver!
The letter also warns the recipient that deleting infringed songs would be considered destruction of evidence "now that you are aware that a lawsuit may be filed against you.''
Too funny. They don't want you to listen to the songs, but you also cannot delete them, because they are evidence in a lawsuit that doesn't exist. These people are playing every angle and don't seem to realize there is no winning angle for them, except to listen to the masses.
So, until they physically remove your PC or songlist, you are required to continue sharing those same songs. Have fun now sharing with impugnity now that you 'may be the recipient of a lawsuit.'
why not?
However, one cannot step into a river for the first time twice.
How about listening to 60 million file-sharing users then? That is a pretty large audience they could reach if they understand how, and were willing to accept change.
You read mind? Or you somehow just know?
I just gave you two examples...out of thousands. Sure there are people who do things just to make money...but usually they are too constrained by trying to figure out what people will pay for that they don't actually produce anything of major or of lasting value. This is because the passion is invested in creating money, rather than creating something unique. If you don't understand this, too bad, I am not wasting anymore time explaining it to you.
Yeah, right. I doubt this will actually happen. Your "real techies" will just shun all commercial music. While those so-called nerds and geeks? They will most likely pay for their music after some adjustments.
If that is the case, why did anyone try to crack DVD protection, or software protection, or attempt to create an anonymous file-sharing program? Trust me, what I said before is happening and will continue to happen. And I never said anything about it being "true techies"...my statement was all encompassing...so the hackers, crackers, phreakers, and just generally curious about technology will always be around to try to break the technology that big business creates.
Try living in the real world and all this would be clear to you.
That is simply a matter of hiring trustworthy employees...start by paying them more...that usually makes them a little more trustworthy.
Most creative processes involve imagination and genuine passion for the object(s) being created. Van Gogh didn't paint so he would be rich someday. He painted because it was just what he had to do.
Stephen King didn't set out to be a millionaire...he just has to write. It is the process that consumes him. Not the fact that it will make him money. The money is an aside that some may enjoy, a lagniappe, and others may never get that bonus.
So, with regards to the RIAA and file-sharing, I think it is obvious they are struggling to hold on to a financial boon that they once controlled. It is slipping out of their control, and they don't like it. When they can wake up and modify their business model, they too might be able to enjoy the profits of the easily available song downloaded via a large network. Until then, they are fighting a losing battle because it doesn't matter what technologies they employ, the techies, nerds, geeks, and college students will find an alternate method to copy and distribute the songs (and movies and software) they enjoy.
I pointed that fact out to let you know that the projector works well, looks great, and is easily seen in the daytime even with only 800 lumens.
Also, I have hooked it up to my home theater and watched crystal clear DVD's on the size of my wall, played my PS2 on it, and used it as my computer screen on occasion when playing some games. It works perfectly in all of those scenarios.
I have even pointed it outside and the picture was stunning up against the neighbor's house...it was at least 40 ft wide and 25 feet tall!
Also, it is a very small device. Much smaller than InFocus' stuff. Very easy to hide, or remove and put away until you need it.
Best part is they are available on ebay for less than or close to $1000.
It does all you require...writes from network drives, writes to cd's via Roxio's DirectCD, and the price is right. :)
But, investing in a DVD-RW is the way to go when your cd's get full. http://www.mlin.net/RapidBackup.shtml
The article mentioned something though that could be really cool and promote a better understanding of history, or culture, or what have you. A Sims Roman-Style game could let you play the part of an emperor, government official, gladiator, or peasant in the Roman world. From there, you could make the same types of decisions for your sim character based on historical data. And, of course, you aren't limited to just Roman history, any and all major cultures could be recreated. Sounds fascinating to me.
But, another poster did present one valid problem...you would have to convince the game company they could make money off this deal, or they wouldn't put the time and effort into it that it would really require in order to be fun and educational.
My sister is deaf. She just bought a T-Mobile Sidekick with all the fixings for $29.99 a month unlimited data. Since she is deaf, she never uses the voice part of the device, but instead instant messages her friends, non-stop, for the flat rate.
All of her deaf friends are going this route because they can be mobile, but remain in contact with friends and family. I think that could be one purpose of the plan.
I just think it is funny that his/her "superiour" intellect doesn't allow him/her to spell superior correctly.
It has nice graphics, some puzzle elements, and of course, lots of shooting and violence.
In fact, I think maybe it is not true, but some crazy, wacked out advertising genius/demento thinks up all these bizarre advertising schemes, then releases that Acclaim will be using them, just to get the free bad press that goes with them...all the while, they have no intention of ever actually pulling these shenanigans.
Pure genius...free pub.
However, I have to agree that this game would have been perfect utilizing a 2d setting. The 3D just doesn't quite cut the mustard, and I agree with you that it makes battles cumbersome.
Hard to turn a blind eye, or a even a fat wallet, to that.
however, this will most likely lead to more subversive tactics (like the mass IM'ing they pulled recently) by the MPAA and RIAA...what they don't seem to realize is that they don't have a chance technology-wise against those that wish to share files. Of course, if they pull anything as sneaky and underhanded as actually attempting to delete files from user's system, that will be their final mistake, because they will surely feel the wrath of the enraged consumer then.
So, I oblige. *Inserts DVD into DVD-R*
I don't call it ripping...I call it saving lives, one movie at a time.
Dancing in my boot sector
Turning on my BIOS reflector
Now I'm...
Prancing on Intuit's Software Director
Burning through his copywrite protector
Songs over, go home.
Get you out of a good rhythm, does it?
Emeritus?! He ought to retire soon, and change his name...then maybe he won't be hassled by those ReamIng Arrogant Asses.
I can just see the red, blue, yellow, and green logo...BLOOGLE. Will the new term for searching blogs explicitly be "Bloggling", or will it be "Bloogling"?
Teleportation really is the future of transportation. To heck with all of this personal flight crap. :P