I'm an Electrical Eng who competes in Tri's, Du's and road races. (mostly 10K and 5K) My lunch time is filled with either swimming or running with biking occuring right after work. Most of the guys that I train with are Engineers so your statement is right on.
BTW, there is nothing like a MTB ride on freshly fallen snow in the middle of nowhere. Just doesn't get any better than that. Unless you hate the cold.;-)
And if you do enjoy the cold, then Skate Skiing (CC-ing) is another great activity.
I guess I don't see the detriment part. IMHO, this kid was targeted for the same reason he settled. The
RIAA probably knew going in what the financial situation of this family was. Do you think they would have gone after a CEO's son? I doubt it. For me this was nothing more then easy press time for the RIAA. They recently
lost the case with some of the P2P networks and they needed something for all the world to see. "Hey everyone
we're still here and we still have lawyers, so watch out."
What frustrates me the most is how easy we could rid the world of the RIAA; legally. Don't buy for a period of time.
Say a year. Want music, support your local no-contracts artists, buy used, or go online to the many internet radio
stations. We could end this nonsense so easily by just doing nothing.
regards
While I share your dislike of the RIAA, I believe he did what was in his best interest, not yours or mine.
"You change the things that you can and you learn to accept the things that you can't. And learn to know the difference between the two."
1. I like a hard copy of certain things. Coding is one of them, minus HTML. (I think w3schools.org does an excellent job) I started doing pages in ColdFusion and used the Que Ben Forte books to get me going and keep going.
2. You can keep coding without a web connection.
3. Good reference and good examples. Sorry but I can't talk about the proper syntax issue, all I know is our pages are 4.01 strict complient. So I guess we're ok.
4. I have horrible luck finding what I need. Google is great if you know what you're looking for. With a book, I get the proper "terms" which
then gives me the example I need.
Maybe its me but I have books for all the languages I have played with C, Matlab, Ada, Javascript.......you get the point.
But as far as finding stuff on the web, you are correct, but I think books are a nice jump start.
I totally agree with the analog statement. Unfortunately, I'm friends with the owner of some very nice analog(tubes, record player, electro Static speakers) equipment. Once you hear the difference between CDs and Albums you just shake your head. The RIAA portrayed CDs as higher quality then albums. It was just a lie. All they did was lower their production costs since CDs can be stamped but albums had to be written a groove at a time.
Thanks for the reply.
My fault I should have been more specific. You are right, I should have said something to the effect of Red Book Audio...ie CD quality. 44.1, 16bit stereo, @172kb/sec as defined by intel and MS.
I don't recall the DRM being proved wrong. Nor do I remember the lower quality files being disproved. I only saw excuses from anonymous cowards such as yourself(except foniksonic). Unless you crack the DRM, which is still illegal, you can only load the song onto a certain number of systems. When I purchase a CD, I get 44.1 quality, no DRM, and the ability to play the song anywhere. I'm awake, are you?
Yup and compared to a CD its not as good. BTW, you still need to remove the DRM. When I buy a CD I don't have to, nor do I start out with a lower quality. And since I shop at local resellers and Half.com, I pay less then you, get no DRM and get 44.1 quality. BTW, thank you for using your username. To finish, I thought I was alone in my opinion, but after reading the Register write up, I found I was not. Thanks for the reply.
To begin, it was a mathematical analogy, so I agree with your fading fast statement. BTW, check out Half.com or your local reseller for prices well below your $10buck a CD. Yours comes with DRM and is a lower quality. Mine is still at 44.1 and no DRM.
Your choice.
1)The average person can't tell the difference or DOESN'T CARE between even a 128k MP3 and the CD. I know if I'm in my car I could care less.
--I care. That's why I won't support this project.
I don't want my music to sound like I'm always in the car.
2)Get the facts straight, MOST full albums are $10 on iTunes
--Hmmmmm, full album for 10bucks with DRM and lower
quality. Same CD from Half.com, 7-8 bucks (including S&H) No DRM, higher quality.
Your choice.
You can burn ANY of the songs UNLIMITED to a CD 5)It has already been discovered that Toast can remove the DRM.. educate yourself... knowledge is power!
--thru Apple, you need to use special SW to break the potection in order to use the music, which you paid for, according to fair use. I can do anything I want without needing special SW or having to break the law. Your choice Coward.
--To begin, PC audio is not even close to decent audio equipement. Boston Acoustic, Bose, Yamaha are good entry level components and they blow away PCs with the best of speakers. To even compare PCs to components made by Conrad Johnson, Meadowlark
Audio or Anthony Gallo is an utter joke.
Have you even listened to one of the AAC encoded tracks?
--Yes I have. A Mac owner let me listen. On both his Ipod and desktop MAC (Clear see thru one with the fancy round speakers, sorry don't know the name)
You probably also feel that current Audio CD sound quality isn't good enough either.
--CD is excellent for 95% of the people, me included. But if you have the chance, have a listen to a quality album played on a good turntable thru some good amps with Nordst flatline cable thru some Pipe Dreams. Simply put the best PC sound will never come anywhere close to even the most entry level of sound systems. And when you do you will hear things you never did; almost like hearing the music for the first time.
As for the gentlemen stating all I had to do is break the DRM on the file to do what I want with it, doesn't that defeat the whole reason for you buying online vs in the store?? Freedom, etc etc. There is still DRM; period. And acting like three assigned systems is great, is IMHO, just making excuses.
To the person who said, most people can't tell the difference between sampling rates, you're problably right, but alot of people still can. And if you equate the value of one downloaded song to one song on a CD (15/number of songs=$$$) you will find that you are paying close to the same money for less quality and restricted use, unless of course you break the agreement. Not to mention, no liner notes, no artistry sleeve, etc etc. Yes you can find it online but again, this IMHO takes away from the value of the purchase.
For me, I wanna know if it was Cannonball or Coltrane that played with Davis. I want the ability to play the song I purchased on my system and not hear imperfections that I would not get if I were to purchase the CD or Album.
Am I missing something here?
$.99 a song means you are spending the equivalent of $15-$20 a CD (given the 15 to 20 tracks) Next, you can't use them like CDs because they are protected. And, as the Register has pointed out, crash your system, lose all your music. You don't own anything, heck the rules haven't been written yet and are subject to change.
But my biggest problem with this whole system is the quality of music. You are paying top dollar for crap. (sorry) This stuff is ok for a handheld device with all the surrounding noise but try playing these files thru a decent system and you will hear the flaws.
Sorry but I'm not buying anything from Apple or anyone else at these prices with these restrictions.
NOT a replacement for bicycles
--I agree because its an over priced, slow hard to steer (4 hours of training needed), with basic maintenance well beyond the avg person "toy".
Its a whole new class of transport object.
--One that does not allow for much storage and much personal safety. If the user ever hit something and did an
endo, at the speed it supposedly goes, the lawsuits would fly. Especially if it took someone out.
The only thing it has in common with a bicycle is the handlebars and the fact that the wheels are round as well! Apart from those 2 physically similar components everything else is different.
--I agree, bicycles are not allowed on the sidewalk and this thing will be. Which increases the danger 10fold. Add some
alcohol and now you have a real weapon. On a bike, since it requires balance, this would not be a problem.
You wouldn't say that the razor scooter was a replacement for bicycles. Or those sneakers with hidden roller skate wheels.
--Totally incorrect analogy. A razor is a form of skateboard. i.e. 4 wheels. The comparison would be between
skateboards and Razors, OR between roller blades and Sneaker skates. Given that the Segway has 2 wheels the typical analogy would be with the bike. Which if you think about it has already been beefed up, a la Motorcycle.
I am shocked by the closed minded attitude of slashdotters over the segway.
--I'm shocked that you don't truly understand how this "device" will interact with its surroundings and how many
"inventions" have come before it that serve a much better purpose.
--But that's what's nice about this forum, you are encouraged to put forth your opinion.
BTW, God's last name is not dammit.
At 5grand you could almost afford to get what Lance rides at the TdF. It has no need for fuel cells, helps to improve congestion as well as personal health, and given the right person and terrain can outrun the Segway. Or you go the MTb route can cover
stuff Segway can only dream of; not to mention that
Segways don't jump.;-)
But mostly importantly, you already know how to use it.
TV is not a necessity. I don't need it to survive. If you (the industry) continue to rake your customers over the coals, you will have one less to deal with. And if I feel this way, others will too. And with lowered numbers comes higher prices for those who remain. When that happens prices will need to be increased so you can stay fat. But eventually even the dumb ones will smarten up and seek alternative entertainment methods.
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Check out http://www.meyerweb.com/eric/css/edge/.
Author of Cascading Style Sheets: The Definitive Guide. Or http://bluerobot.com/web/layouts/
Both sites offer ready to go, CSS ideas that make moving to XHTML an absolute breeze. And the older browsers (including Netscape) have been covered.
Excellent resource.
I'm an Electrical Eng who competes in Tri's, Du's and road races. (mostly 10K and 5K) My lunch time is filled with either swimming or running with biking occuring right after work. Most of the guys that I train with are Engineers so your statement is right on.
;-)
BTW, there is nothing like a MTB ride on freshly fallen snow in the middle of nowhere. Just doesn't get any better than that. Unless you hate the cold.
And if you do enjoy the cold, then Skate Skiing (CC-ing) is another great activity.
I decided to agree with some, and add a few extras(hopefully not repeats).
Piano - Dave Brubeck "Time Out" contains Take Five. Can't loose pick.
Trumpet - Since you already have Miles, W Marsalis (Grammy winner in both Classical and Jazz)
Guitar - John Mclaughlin his live recording hold a bit more feeling. Want something newer, try Peter Orphanos "With Open Eyes"
Sax - Coltrane "A love Supreme"
More main stream - Harry C Jr "20", or something by David Sanborn.
IMHO, tune into a local jazz radio show and see what type of jazz you like. And then go from there.
I guess I don't see the detriment part. IMHO, this kid was targeted for the same reason he settled. The RIAA probably knew going in what the financial situation of this family was. Do you think they would have gone after a CEO's son? I doubt it. For me this was nothing more then easy press time for the RIAA. They recently lost the case with some of the P2P networks and they needed something for all the world to see. "Hey everyone we're still here and we still have lawyers, so watch out." What frustrates me the most is how easy we could rid the world of the RIAA; legally. Don't buy for a period of time. Say a year. Want music, support your local no-contracts artists, buy used, or go online to the many internet radio stations. We could end this nonsense so easily by just doing nothing. regards
While I share your dislike of the RIAA, I believe he did what was in his best interest, not yours or mine. "You change the things that you can and you learn to accept the things that you can't. And learn to know the difference between the two."
Since you asked here ya go.
1. I like a hard copy of certain things. Coding is one of them, minus HTML. (I think w3schools.org does an excellent job) I started doing pages in ColdFusion and used the Que Ben Forte books to get me going and keep going.
2. You can keep coding without a web connection.
3. Good reference and good examples. Sorry but I can't talk about the proper syntax issue, all I know is our pages are 4.01 strict complient. So I guess we're ok.
4. I have horrible luck finding what I need. Google is great if you know what you're looking for. With a book, I get the proper "terms" which then gives me the example I need.
Maybe its me but I have books for all the languages I have played with C, Matlab, Ada, Javascript.......you get the point.
But as far as finding stuff on the web, you are correct, but I think books are a nice jump start.
I totally agree with the analog statement. Unfortunately, I'm friends with the owner of some very nice analog(tubes, record player, electro Static speakers) equipment. Once you hear the difference between CDs and Albums you just shake your head. The RIAA portrayed CDs as higher quality then albums. It was just a lie. All they did was lower their production costs since CDs can be stamped but albums had to be written a groove at a time. Thanks for the reply.
My fault I should have been more specific. You are right, I should have said something to the effect of Red Book Audio...ie CD quality. 44.1, 16bit stereo, @172kb/sec as defined by intel and MS.
I stand corrected.
A cd is created at 44.1, you sample it at the rate of what ever you want. ie 128, 256, etc etc. How is this still pure 44.1??
I don't recall the DRM being proved wrong. Nor do I remember the lower quality files being disproved. I only saw excuses from anonymous cowards such as yourself(except foniksonic). Unless you crack the DRM, which is still illegal, you can only load the song onto a certain number of systems. When I purchase a CD, I get 44.1 quality, no DRM, and the ability to play the song anywhere. I'm awake, are you?
Yup and compared to a CD its not as good. BTW, you still need to remove the DRM. When I buy a CD I don't have to, nor do I start out with a lower quality. And since I shop at local resellers and Half.com, I pay less then you, get no DRM and get 44.1 quality. BTW, thank you for using your username. To finish, I thought I was alone in my opinion, but after reading the Register write up, I found I was not. Thanks for the reply.
To begin, it was a mathematical analogy, so I agree with your fading fast statement. BTW, check out Half.com or your local reseller for prices well below your $10buck a CD. Yours comes with DRM and is a lower quality. Mine is still at 44.1 and no DRM. Your choice.
1)The average person can't tell the difference or DOESN'T CARE between even a 128k MP3 and the CD. I know if I'm in my car I could care less. --I care. That's why I won't support this project. I don't want my music to sound like I'm always in the car. 2)Get the facts straight, MOST full albums are $10 on iTunes --Hmmmmm, full album for 10bucks with DRM and lower quality. Same CD from Half.com, 7-8 bucks (including S&H) No DRM, higher quality. Your choice. You can burn ANY of the songs UNLIMITED to a CD 5)It has already been discovered that Toast can remove the DRM .. educate yourself ... knowledge is power!
--thru Apple, you need to use special SW to break the potection in order to use the music, which you paid for, according to fair use. I can do anything I want without needing special SW or having to break the law. Your choice Coward.
--To begin, PC audio is not even close to decent audio equipement. Boston Acoustic, Bose, Yamaha are good entry level components and they blow away PCs with the best of speakers. To even compare PCs to components made by Conrad Johnson, Meadowlark Audio or Anthony Gallo is an utter joke. Have you even listened to one of the AAC encoded tracks? --Yes I have. A Mac owner let me listen. On both his Ipod and desktop MAC (Clear see thru one with the fancy round speakers, sorry don't know the name) You probably also feel that current Audio CD sound quality isn't good enough either. --CD is excellent for 95% of the people, me included. But if you have the chance, have a listen to a quality album played on a good turntable thru some good amps with Nordst flatline cable thru some Pipe Dreams. Simply put the best PC sound will never come anywhere close to even the most entry level of sound systems. And when you do you will hear things you never did; almost like hearing the music for the first time. As for the gentlemen stating all I had to do is break the DRM on the file to do what I want with it, doesn't that defeat the whole reason for you buying online vs in the store?? Freedom, etc etc. There is still DRM; period. And acting like three assigned systems is great, is IMHO, just making excuses. To the person who said, most people can't tell the difference between sampling rates, you're problably right, but alot of people still can. And if you equate the value of one downloaded song to one song on a CD (15/number of songs=$$$) you will find that you are paying close to the same money for less quality and restricted use, unless of course you break the agreement. Not to mention, no liner notes, no artistry sleeve, etc etc. Yes you can find it online but again, this IMHO takes away from the value of the purchase. For me, I wanna know if it was Cannonball or Coltrane that played with Davis. I want the ability to play the song I purchased on my system and not hear imperfections that I would not get if I were to purchase the CD or Album.
Am I missing something here? $.99 a song means you are spending the equivalent of $15-$20 a CD (given the 15 to 20 tracks) Next, you can't use them like CDs because they are protected. And, as the Register has pointed out, crash your system, lose all your music. You don't own anything, heck the rules haven't been written yet and are subject to change. But my biggest problem with this whole system is the quality of music. You are paying top dollar for crap. (sorry) This stuff is ok for a handheld device with all the surrounding noise but try playing these files thru a decent system and you will hear the flaws. Sorry but I'm not buying anything from Apple or anyone else at these prices with these restrictions.
NOT a replacement for bicycles
--I agree because its an over priced, slow hard to steer (4 hours of training needed), with basic maintenance well beyond the avg person "toy".
Its a whole new class of transport object.
--One that does not allow for much storage and much personal safety. If the user ever hit something and did an endo, at the speed it supposedly goes, the lawsuits would fly. Especially if it took someone out.
The only thing it has in common with a bicycle is the handlebars and the fact that the wheels are round as well! Apart from those 2 physically similar components everything else is different.
--I agree, bicycles are not allowed on the sidewalk and this thing will be. Which increases the danger 10fold. Add some alcohol and now you have a real weapon. On a bike, since it requires balance, this would not be a problem.
You wouldn't say that the razor scooter was a replacement for bicycles. Or those sneakers with hidden roller skate wheels.
--Totally incorrect analogy. A razor is a form of skateboard. i.e. 4 wheels. The comparison would be between skateboards and Razors, OR between roller blades and Sneaker skates. Given that the Segway has 2 wheels the typical analogy would be with the bike. Which if you think about it has already been beefed up, a la Motorcycle.
I am shocked by the closed minded attitude of slashdotters over the segway.
--I'm shocked that you don't truly understand how this "device" will interact with its surroundings and how many "inventions" have come before it that serve a much better purpose.
--But that's what's nice about this forum, you are encouraged to put forth your opinion. BTW, God's last name is not dammit.
At 5grand you could almost afford to get what Lance rides at the TdF. It has no need for fuel cells, helps to improve congestion as well as personal health, and given the right person and terrain can outrun the Segway. Or you go the MTb route can cover stuff Segway can only dream of; not to mention that Segways don't jump. ;-)
But mostly importantly, you already know how to use it.
TV is not a necessity. I don't need it to survive. If you (the industry) continue to rake your customers over the coals, you will have one less to deal with. And if I feel this way, others will too. And with lowered numbers comes higher prices for those who remain. When that happens prices will need to be increased so you can stay fat. But eventually even the dumb ones will smarten up and seek alternative entertainment methods.