If you had been paying attention these changes were announced back just before Toast 5 was released. I read it on Maintouch or Maccentral. It took nearly a year for this to appear in the EULA, but is no surprise to me.
Toast is certainly easy to use, but there are other options out there. If you are making audio CDs you can just use iTunes.
If you're backing up other files why not use the built in (X at least) Disk Copy? Again, not the easiest solution, but a possibility.
"The people who develop websites for a living need to realize that browser compatibility is one of the things that distinguishes the professionals from the wannabes."
Unfortunately, the Marketing Department and the President's comp/browser set up has much more influence in what happens than developer recommendations in my experience.
Can you provide a decent resource for using procmail? My sysadmin tells me it is on the machine, but I have no idea how to use it and spending a dozen hours learning how to configure it to prevent spam/worms seems beyond my tolerance.
I wouldn't know how to cut and paste your line into the app.
Point about Corel: Support for standards does not guarantee it will work.
Corporate Control: People have accepted it so far and I see no signs of it receding, especially in a job environment like the one today.
Content/Document Management Systems try to do the same thing in assigning document permissions. They tend to fail because of the pesky ID thing, but if that can be handled by a combo of hardware/software then who knows?
Freedom/Control: People seem to be giving up a lot of freedom willingly both in the workplace and without. I'm cynical when it comes to people in groups.
No problem. I'm tired of seeing "Linux will be able to do everything and rule the desktop in just x years" posts to EVERY freeking article. The fact that your post is currently at "5" makes it even more infuriating.
"Even disregarding Wine or VMWare, I can open Docs, MS Works files, Excel spreadsheets, powerpoint documents, etc. What is your argument?"
Most businesses won't risk ANY chance of losing access to those formats. Why risk losing access to a document containing your project that costs $500K if you only need to spend $500 to guarantee access? And it's not only MS Office documents. What about AutoCAD, 3d Studio Max or other Windows only software? Does Linux have some open source apps that can open those proprietary formats? Did you ever use CoreldDRAW's import EPS format during the 80s or 90s?
"You can't separate business and home users. Where business goes, the home user will inevitably go
How redundant. Just what I said."
Yes, but I don't believe that somehow business will switch over to Linux because it is "fast, easy, stable and simple it is to use for normal applications." If that was true Windows would never have become as big as it is. We'd be using OS/2, AmigaOS or something else. The "Windows is good enough" factor comes into play.
I firmly believe that business will flock to TCPA because of the control it gives them over their workers, their documents and information, and the perceived benefits such a system gives the boss.
What good are the benefits you mention (stability, options, openness and freedom) if Windows already is perceived to have that? The business user also gets the advantage of controlling information access, which as many lawyers, HR personnel and management types will argue can be of more worth than the equipment it inhabits.
Anderson argues that the Intel PC is commoditized now. Linux is trying to commoditize the OS. MS and Intel try to reverse that trend by offering something unique and of value to those who will pay for it (business). I think that is a logical and very likely successful strategy. People are willing to pay for something they think will benefit them. TCPA is being spun as something of value to business. I believe business will believe it is worth paying for more than using Linux. If Anderson's scenario is true then businesses that use Linux will be locked out from participating. Will that then push them into TCPA's arms or will those features of stability and "freedom" still hold out? I'm sceptical.
Another "Linux will take over the desktop in the future" piece. How redundant.
Believe me, companies desire to control their workers through computer access will trump any supposed benefits of "open" Linux and standards. With all the legacy applications and documents in MS and other proprietary formats most businesses will not risk switching over. Maybe in a few years an open source Office app will read MS formats, but the way IP law and copyrights are going (as well as looking at history) I'm not counting on it.
If you think home users will flock to Linux while business sticks with Windows TCPA, I think you'l be in for a rude shock. Most people's home computer uses what they use at work, for a variety of reasons. I don't see that changing anytime soon.
Finally, you might be interested in reading Ross Anderson's piece about how TCPA will render GPL moot. Essentially, TCPA vendors will balkanize the computyer environment even further. That balkanization is inevitable unless business users don't use TCPA.
You can't separate business and home users. Where business goes, the home user will inevitably go.
When I rewatched the movie last Tuesday they ran a trailer after the movie and before the credits for Two Towers. I am not sure if it is the same being shown on Apple's site.
There was a brief flash of one of the hobbits grasping the face of an Ent. It was quick, but was there.
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The Palladium system will not rely on a single security system. It will use a variety of techniques for securing access - hardware and software. This not only increases the security aspect but allows vendors and content creators to choose from a list of what they want to use.
I think MS has learned that their reputation preceeds them in the content creation industry and will do what it takes to gain that trust.
wouldn't the broadcaster still being paying all those rights to ASCAP, BMI etc? That'd be the back breaker for me. IF you're going to do the "pirate" radio (we have one here) I guess you're not paying the fees, but I guarantee that Powell won't let anybody on the air without paying mucho bucks to somebody.
Sweden IS more progressive than the US. However, that doesn't change the fact that in THIS country, you know they one where MS resides, the courts have decided over and over that employers have a right to spy upon how you use their equipment. They can't listen in on your phone calls, but they can track who you're calling, log your keystrokes, view surf logs, even read your e-mail.
The functionality mentioned in the article is just a means of centralizing these functions at the OS level.
I'd consider moving to Sweden, but a). Can't get political asylum from the US b). don't speak Swedish c). don't have some talent in high demand there.
One of my ex-gfs married a Swede and loves it there. Its what the US should be.
"Looks like a solid product, but since I didn't buy an iPod due to lack of a Mac, I haven't been able to check out the software."
But the article says you don't need a Mac to use the iPod now. You should say "I haven't had a chance to try the software out because I don't yet own an iPod."
"Thank you, but I prefer that *I* keep track of how I work, who I talk to, what I look at, how I make *my* documents, and with whom *I* share them. It's not up to the system to decide which data belongs to me since to do so it must analyze my things. To insinuate oneself either personally, or impersonally through the operating system would be simply rude."
Too bad your boss doesn't think so. He even has the law to back him up. Your boss wants as much info on you as possible. If he knows what info you access and how long your typing away on your keyboard he will use it to his advantage. And his boss will do the same t ohim all the way up the ladder.
"This method means that record stores wouldn't need to carry anywhere as much inventory -- they'd be able to store their top 500 albums on a single hard-drive (or two) in the kiosk itself."
And that's exactly why they should be against it. Why go to a music store for a networked kiosk when I can jaunt down to the corner conveinence store or the foodcourt of the local mall?
The only advantage of the music store at that point is buying add ons like blank CDs, headphones and Vibe. *rolls eyes*
yeah I stayed there for 3 months last year. It took me a while to get used to the different sizes (made me wonder how I was supposed to keep it easily symetrical), but I liked it.
It was like spending monopoly money (and given th exchange rates felt like it).
I only wished they had used better designs rather than the boring "heads" they used. The Dutch, now there was a cool currency system!
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If you had been paying attention these changes were announced back just before Toast 5 was released. I read it on Maintouch or Maccentral. It took nearly a year for this to appear in the EULA, but is no surprise to me.
Toast is certainly easy to use, but there are other options out there. If you are making audio CDs you can just use iTunes.
If you're backing up other files why not use the built in (X at least) Disk Copy? Again, not the easiest solution, but a possibility.
Don't forget Miller's role in this travesty before you go wishing him in this movie. Hollywood has a way of ruining lots of potentially great movies.
Because rightly or wrongly, many PHBs fear that attacks over wireless networks would subject them to legal action by the victims of said attacks.
"The people who develop websites for a living need to realize that browser compatibility is one of the things that distinguishes the professionals from the wannabes."
Unfortunately, the Marketing Department and the President's comp/browser set up has much more influence in what happens than developer recommendations in my experience.
"Unfortunately, without serious corporate backing, Jabber is likely to stay within the techie circle"
Apparently Apple is using Jabber for its iChat app which interops with AOL. Wish I could find the link to the piece I got this from.
Can you provide a decent resource for using procmail? My sysadmin tells me it is on the machine, but I have no idea how to use it and spending a dozen hours learning how to configure it to prevent spam/worms seems beyond my tolerance.
I wouldn't know how to cut and paste your line into the app.
As long as you don't have to pay significant amounts of money to get that authorized signature/certificate, you're right.
Pink Floyd and the Beatles continue to sell well 20-30 years after their release.
Don't blame teenie boppers only for a large number of sales.
I'll keep it short this time.
Point about Corel:
Support for standards does not guarantee it will work.
Corporate Control:
People have accepted it so far and I see no signs of it receding, especially in a job environment like the one today.
Content/Document Management Systems try to do the same thing in assigning document permissions. They tend to fail because of the pesky ID thing, but if that can be handled by a combo of hardware/software then who knows?
Freedom/Control:
People seem to be giving up a lot of freedom willingly both in the workplace and without. I'm cynical when it comes to people in groups.
See my other reply. Yes, I believe that business' control over their workers and system trumps any benefits of open formats.
Formats could be open in TCPA but the TCPA system will still control access.
"Thanks for the troll."
No problem. I'm tired of seeing "Linux will be able to do everything and rule the desktop in just x years" posts to EVERY freeking article. The fact that your post is currently at "5" makes it even more infuriating.
"Even disregarding Wine or VMWare, I can open Docs, MS Works files, Excel spreadsheets, powerpoint documents, etc. What is your argument?"
Most businesses won't risk ANY chance of losing access to those formats. Why risk losing access to a document containing your project that costs $500K if you only need to spend $500 to guarantee access? And it's not only MS Office documents. What about AutoCAD, 3d Studio Max or other Windows only software? Does Linux have some open source apps that can open those proprietary formats? Did you ever use CoreldDRAW's import EPS format during the 80s or 90s?
"You can't separate business and home users. Where business goes, the home user will inevitably go
How redundant. Just what I said."
Yes, but I don't believe that somehow business will switch over to Linux because it is "fast, easy, stable and simple it is to use for normal applications." If that was true Windows would never have become as big as it is. We'd be using OS/2, AmigaOS or something else. The "Windows is good enough" factor comes into play.
I firmly believe that business will flock to TCPA because of the control it gives them over their workers, their documents and information, and the perceived benefits such a system gives the boss.
What good are the benefits you mention (stability, options, openness and freedom) if Windows already is perceived to have that? The business user also gets the advantage of controlling information access, which as many lawyers, HR personnel and management types will argue can be of more worth than the equipment it inhabits.
Anderson argues that the Intel PC is commoditized now. Linux is trying to commoditize the OS. MS and Intel try to reverse that trend by offering something unique and of value to those who will pay for it (business). I think that is a logical and very likely successful strategy. People are willing to pay for something they think will benefit them. TCPA is being spun as something of value to business. I believe business will believe it is worth paying for more than using Linux. If Anderson's scenario is true then businesses that use Linux will be locked out from participating. Will that then push them into TCPA's arms or will those features of stability and "freedom" still hold out? I'm sceptical.
Another "Linux will take over the desktop in the future" piece. How redundant.
Believe me, companies desire to control their workers through computer access will trump any supposed benefits of "open" Linux and standards. With all the legacy applications and documents in MS and other proprietary formats most businesses will not risk switching over. Maybe in a few years an open source Office app will read MS formats, but the way IP law and copyrights are going (as well as looking at history) I'm not counting on it.
If you think home users will flock to Linux while business sticks with Windows TCPA, I think you'l be in for a rude shock. Most people's home computer uses what they use at work, for a variety of reasons. I don't see that changing anytime soon.
Finally, you might be interested in reading Ross Anderson's piece about how TCPA will render GPL moot. Essentially, TCPA vendors will balkanize the computyer environment even further. That balkanization is inevitable unless business users don't use TCPA.
You can't separate business and home users. Where business goes, the home user will inevitably go.
When I rewatched the movie last Tuesday they ran a trailer after the movie and before the credits for Two Towers. I am not sure if it is the same being shown on Apple's site.
There was a brief flash of one of the hobbits grasping the face of an Ent. It was quick, but was there.
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"I'll believe OpenGL is dead when I can run all my DirectX games on Linux."
And my Mac.
The Palladium system will not rely on a single security system. It will use a variety of techniques for securing access - hardware and software. This not only increases the security aspect but allows vendors and content creators to choose from a list of what they want to use.
I think MS has learned that their reputation preceeds them in the content creation industry and will do what it takes to gain that trust.
wouldn't the broadcaster still being paying all those rights to ASCAP, BMI etc? That'd be the back breaker for me. IF you're going to do the "pirate" radio (we have one here) I guess you're not paying the fees, but I guarantee that Powell won't let anybody on the air without paying mucho bucks to somebody.
Can you point me to some info on emigrating?
Sweden IS more progressive than the US. However, that doesn't change the fact that in THIS country, you know they one where MS resides, the courts have decided over and over that employers have a right to spy upon how you use their equipment. They can't listen in on your phone calls, but they can track who you're calling, log your keystrokes, view surf logs, even read your e-mail.
The functionality mentioned in the article is just a means of centralizing these functions at the OS level.
I'd consider moving to Sweden, but
a). Can't get political asylum from the US
b). don't speak Swedish
c). don't have some talent in high demand there.
One of my ex-gfs married a Swede and loves it there. Its what the US should be.
No I understand that. My point is that business is what will drive this adoption, not your home user.
But if the OS you use at home is the same you use at work or the only one available then you WILL use it.
"Looks like a solid product, but since I didn't buy an iPod due to lack of a Mac, I haven't been able to check out the software."
But the article says you don't need a Mac to use the iPod now. You should say "I haven't had a chance to try the software out because I don't yet own an iPod."
"Thank you, but I prefer that *I* keep track of how I work, who I talk to, what I look at, how I make *my* documents, and with whom *I* share them. It's not up to the system to decide which data belongs to me since to do so it must analyze my things. To insinuate oneself either personally, or impersonally through the operating system would be simply rude."
Too bad your boss doesn't think so. He even has the law to back him up. Your boss wants as much info on you as possible. If he knows what info you access and how long your typing away on your keyboard he will use it to his advantage. And his boss will do the same t ohim all the way up the ladder.
"This method means that record stores wouldn't need to carry anywhere as much inventory -- they'd be able to store their top 500 albums on a single hard-drive (or two) in the kiosk itself."
And that's exactly why they should be against it. Why go to a music store for a networked kiosk when I can jaunt down to the corner conveinence store or the foodcourt of the local mall?
The only advantage of the music store at that point is buying add ons like blank CDs, headphones and Vibe. *rolls eyes*
yeah. that's what i was trying. i don't use a wallet so i wrapped it around a creedit card or metropass.
yeah I stayed there for 3 months last year. It took me a while to get used to the different sizes (made me wonder how I was supposed to keep it easily symetrical), but I liked it.
It was like spending monopoly money (and given th exchange rates felt like it).
I only wished they had used better designs rather than the boring "heads" they used. The Dutch, now there was a cool currency system!