From the EULA:
13. UPGRADES.
To use upgrade software, you must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade. Upon upgrade, this agreement takes the place of the agreement for the software you upgraded from. After you upgrade, you may no longer use the software you upgraded from. Buying the upgrade version when your not entitled to it doesn't make you copy any more legal than a pirated copy.
Apple takes their $0.29 from every $0.99 track to pay for the hosting, distribution, credit card fees, etc. The remaining $0.70 goes to the label to take their cuts before passing the royalties to the artists. However, the labels are taking their cuts as if the sale was a physical medium and are still charging the artists for manufacturing and distribution costs. Manufacturing costs no longer apply, and Apple handles the distribution. As a consumer buying something I know to be digital (with presumably lower distribution costs than a physical product), I'd expect at least part of the cost to be passed on to me. Given the choice of a CD or a DRM free digital download for the same price, I'd usually take the CD. Maybe that will change in future when more and more releases become digital only.
Also, don't forget that a lot of advertising costs can probably be saved using the iTunes store. Consumers get to try before they buy, find tracks similar to ones they already have, and so on. it's not just cost savings related to manufacturing, shipping, and retail space.
I was also in a similar situation, but with a different result from the bank. I was held at knife-point whilst money was taken from a cash machine. I'd given out the PIN, and the bank made it clear they didn't have to pay, but covered the whole amount (500 UKP) without an argument. I was so delighted with this, it would now take a lot for me to consider changing banks (providing they stay competitive), and I've recomended them to several friends. If only all businesses would realise good customer service pays for itself in the long term.
The XBox Live clones you mention don't allow access to the XBox Live features many games now contain. Instead, they allow you to access the system link features that offer a more limited experience, usually limited at 8 or 16 players, no access to new content, and no chatting to other players. Unless a clone of the XBox Live service itself can be made, Microsoft will have the edge in online gaming for some time to come.
I'd be interested to know what restrictions were placed on the data by the owner of it. Surely they must stipulate that the data cannot be sub-outsourced?
And was it really necessary to release such sensitve data in the first place?
Although the subcontractor was obviously stupid, the outsourcer has to take some responsibilty.
IANAL, but I did learn something about this at university.
When you go home from work you don't automatically stop thinking about it, even if you want to. Therefore I think it's fair that anything you invent that is related to your job should be owned by your employer, even if you think it up at when your tucked up in bed at night.
Here in the UK it is actually written into patent law so it's an automatic term everyone's employment contract.
Take a look at this part of the Patent Act 1977. Section 39 basically gives rights to your employer, but Section 40 gives you rights to compensation if it makes your company a fortune.
The article actually says "The chip includes an Arm Ltd. processor core" which is an entire microprocessor in itself. The word core is refering to an IP core, which is simply a part of the chip designed by a 3rd party. It shouldn't be confused with the core of a CPU.
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I agree with you that family comes first, but the OP said:
My enjoyment everyday comes in the form of looking forward to the weekend when I spend my free time geocaching with my friends or myself. If I enjoyed work I would probably be sitting in my office working. What good does that do me?
Why not spend time in the office working if you enjoy that more than geocaching?
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A truely dream job shouldn't seem like a job at all. If you get payed to do what you truely enjoy, where is the harm in putting it before other hobbies?
Specifically, J2ME (micro edition) software is supposed to run on a wide variety of devices, some of which may actually exist.
Java enabled mobile phones will be everywhere shortly, so should be a good platform to target. The latest ARM processors include Java acceleration called Jazelle that will be making their way into most mobiles (nearly all mobiles use ARM processors).
Nokia has plenty of information on getting started in their developer's Forum.
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Also, don't forget that a lot of advertising costs can probably be saved using the iTunes store. Consumers get to try before they buy, find tracks similar to ones they already have, and so on. it's not just cost savings related to manufacturing, shipping, and retail space.
I was also in a similar situation, but with a different result from the bank. I was held at knife-point whilst money was taken from a cash machine. I'd given out the PIN, and the bank made it clear they didn't have to pay, but covered the whole amount (500 UKP) without an argument. I was so delighted with this, it would now take a lot for me to consider changing banks (providing they stay competitive), and I've recomended them to several friends. If only all businesses would realise good customer service pays for itself in the long term.
The XBox Live clones you mention don't allow access to the XBox Live features many games now contain. Instead, they allow you to access the system link features that offer a more limited experience, usually limited at 8 or 16 players, no access to new content, and no chatting to other players. Unless a clone of the XBox Live service itself can be made, Microsoft will have the edge in online gaming for some time to come.
And was it really necessary to release such sensitve data in the first place?
Although the subcontractor was obviously stupid, the outsourcer has to take some responsibilty.
When you go home from work you don't automatically stop thinking about it, even if you want to. Therefore I think it's fair that anything you invent that is related to your job should be owned by your employer, even if you think it up at when your tucked up in bed at night.
Here in the UK it is actually written into patent law so it's an automatic term everyone's employment contract.
Take a look at this part of the Patent Act 1977. Section 39 basically gives rights to your employer, but Section 40 gives you rights to compensation if it makes your company a fortune.
The article actually says "The chip includes an Arm Ltd. processor core" which is an entire microprocessor in itself. The word core is refering to an IP core, which is simply a part of the chip designed by a 3rd party. It shouldn't be confused with the core of a CPU.
Why not spend time in the office working if you enjoy that more than geocaching?
A truely dream job shouldn't seem like a job at all. If you get payed to do what you truely enjoy, where is the harm in putting it before other hobbies?
Nokia has plenty of information on getting started in their developer's Forum.