I think it's interesting to note here that technology hasn't just restored S. Korea's economy, it's essentially created a new one. S. Korea was an impoverished nation that has pulled itself up with an enthusiasm for the latest in everything tech-related. Hopefully other third world nations with the same structure of dense population can follow this model to gain some success in the global economy.
In theory you are correct, in practice, no. If we want to change these inhumane governments, you have to deprive the governments and force them to change, not the people.
The actions of these countries is despicable, and should not be in any way endorsed by the US. However, how will preventing the creation of jobs which pay much more than can be made in typical jobs hurting the governments. They aren't just the people, and therein lies the problem.
And what exactly do you propose, huge tariffs and unconstitutional regulations on outsourcing that not only hurt the industry but increase prices for the end consumer? Not to mention the deprivation of a salary to these foreign employees, while not comparable in US terms, that beats any possible salary they can earn in their country with NO external influence.
The idea of protecting employees in the US is just as selfish to me as the RIAA monopolizing the music industry and charging unreasonable prices. In my opinion, the government cannot look at this at a micro level, but rather must account for the public good. The industry, the end consumer, and the global economy as a whole benefits from products that can be made as cheap as possible. I have little to no sympathy for the IT employees laid off, they must adapt to survive the changes, as we cannot continually look at these issues on a microeconomic scale.
I saw the *applications* described in the articles, but reallistically, how much time does that save? Yes, you are taken directly to the web page, thus providing a measure of convenience of not navigating to the page yourself, but I can't see widespread use of this technology for the applications mentioned. To me, any review of a movie, which you are sent to by those advertising the movie, has to be at least a bit biased.
I read the judgment and I see this as a postitive step for fair use (obviously). The court's opinion is several fold. Surprisingly, although the corporation with the engine is a commercial venture, they say thumbnailing is not "exploiatative," which is a big step towards many different samplings on the internet. They do use the excuse that the 'nails are smaller and worse quality, but at the same time recognize that it is indeed a complete copy of the originals.
The judgment also seems to give some leeway to the engine because it is improving access to "information on the internet versus artistic expression," showing a promising willingness to aid the free flow of any kind of information throughout the web. Another point I found fascinating was the idea that "Published works are more likely to qualify as fair use because the first appearance of the artist's expression has already occured." I have never heard this before, thinking that published works were less likely to be viewed as fair use.
I found the entire ruling very positive and reasonable.
The most glaring problem with micropayments, for me, is indeed the chicken and the egg issue. In order to gain any revenue from micropayments, there must be an established based of "consumers" already. Presumably this base is built from free content. Weening them from this content would indeed be difficult. For this reason, I could see a few, high traffic sites succeeding, and the other start up sites failing in their attempt to gain an audience.
I do indeed like the idea of an ad-free net, and one in which the "middle-men" are eliminated, but micropayments as THE system of payment presents a powerful obstacle to entry to burgeoning sites. I believe it can be a resolution, but it still has major problems.
The fact that the software was free is not at issue, although an argument can be made that the senator runs the site to aid in re-election, and considering he makes his living as a senator, I'm not so sure the site isn't not for profit.
Anyway, the Senator is in violation of a copyright, the laws which he endorses being enfoced to the point of lunacy. It does indeed hurt his case. He is in violaton of a copyright worth $900, as opposed to the value of a song at $.99.
I did, and I encourage everyone to do the same, so I will post my message to him:
Dear Senator Hatch,
You sir, are a moron. Your arrogant, short-sighted, blatantly illegal ideas on Copyright protection are utterly offensive. Perhaps copyright infringement is *wrong* and illegal, but your proposed methods of combatting these *offenses* are so incredibly inane I must question how you became a senator. Do you have any comprehension of the measures in place to protect privacy, are those laws merely temporary?
It is truly amazing to me that you could support protecting intellectual property rights to such a degree that you would endorse destroying what is tangible, not to mention expensive property. I am truly worried for this country if law enforcement can now be put in the hands of everyone, and no legal recourse will be pursued. I equate the endorsement of this act to endorsing cutting off the hand of one who shoplifts, but of course that would be absurd. ..
Haven't got to see them due to the slashdotting, but snowflakes, and their incredible structures are very cool to see in my opinion. The perfect geometry of a snowflake and the variation of each has always amazed me.
Broadband to all Canadians?? What? How do you possibly consider broadband to the population living in the extremely rural territories of Canada feasible? Also, forcing industries into activities they wouldn't naturally do will require subsidization or the eventual collapse of said industry. Either way, you pay for it. It is possible to get broadband in the US, as long as it is feasible, and if the Baby Bells won't provide, and demand is high enough, startups will take their business.
/lurk
Throughout Buffy's history, it has been known for outstanding writing with a mythology requiring continuity and a knowledge of the first seasons, great character interaction, and witty writing. No show has ever held my attention, invoked so wide an emotional range, or wrapped me up in its mythology (excluding Star Trek) as Buffy has. The continuity rich, mythic proportions of the show are perfect for the geek nature.
Buffy has been the best show on TV for years, and I hope it rests in peace (with maybe a vampiresque resurrection.) Thanks for the memories.
Slashdot Mirror
I think it's interesting to note here that technology hasn't just restored S. Korea's economy, it's essentially created a new one. S. Korea was an impoverished nation that has pulled itself up with an enthusiasm for the latest in everything tech-related. Hopefully other third world nations with the same structure of dense population can follow this model to gain some success in the global economy.
I did and an appalling picture is there, don't know how the hell I got redirected there, but I am offended beyond belief.
In theory you are correct, in practice, no. If we want to change these inhumane governments, you have to deprive the governments and force them to change, not the people.
The actions of these countries is despicable, and should not be in any way endorsed by the US. However, how will preventing the creation of jobs which pay much more than can be made in typical jobs hurting the governments. They aren't just the people, and therein lies the problem.
And what exactly do you propose, huge tariffs and unconstitutional regulations on outsourcing that not only hurt the industry but increase prices for the end consumer? Not to mention the deprivation of a salary to these foreign employees, while not comparable in US terms, that beats any possible salary they can earn in their country with NO external influence.
The idea of protecting employees in the US is just as selfish to me as the RIAA monopolizing the music industry and charging unreasonable prices. In my opinion, the government cannot look at this at a micro level, but rather must account for the public good. The industry, the end consumer, and the global economy as a whole benefits from products that can be made as cheap as possible. I have little to no sympathy for the IT employees laid off, they must adapt to survive the changes, as we cannot continually look at these issues on a microeconomic scale.
Plus the fact that I want to know the encodes of movies that can fit 10,000 per 200 gigs!
I saw the *applications* described in the articles, but reallistically, how much time does that save? Yes, you are taken directly to the web page, thus providing a measure of convenience of not navigating to the page yourself, but I can't see widespread use of this technology for the applications mentioned. To me, any review of a movie, which you are sent to by those advertising the movie, has to be at least a bit biased.
.who wants more ads?
Besides. .
I'm so glad they used a "similar shuttle," perhaps a model could have worked just as well?
I read the judgment and I see this as a postitive step for fair use (obviously). The court's opinion is several fold. Surprisingly, although the corporation with the engine is a commercial venture, they say thumbnailing is not "exploiatative," which is a big step towards many different samplings on the internet. They do use the excuse that the 'nails are smaller and worse quality, but at the same time recognize that it is indeed a complete copy of the originals.
The judgment also seems to give some leeway to the engine because it is improving access to "information on the internet versus artistic expression," showing a promising willingness to aid the free flow of any kind of information throughout the web. Another point I found fascinating was the idea that "Published works are more likely to qualify as fair use because the first appearance of the artist's expression has already occured." I have never heard this before, thinking that published works were less likely to be viewed as fair use.
I found the entire ruling very positive and reasonable.
The most glaring problem with micropayments, for me, is indeed the chicken and the egg issue. In order to gain any revenue from micropayments, there must be an established based of "consumers" already. Presumably this base is built from free content. Weening them from this content would indeed be difficult. For this reason, I could see a few, high traffic sites succeeding, and the other start up sites failing in their attempt to gain an audience.
I do indeed like the idea of an ad-free net, and one in which the "middle-men" are eliminated, but micropayments as THE system of payment presents a powerful obstacle to entry to burgeoning sites. I believe it can be a resolution, but it still has major problems.
The fact that the software was free is not at issue, although an argument can be made that the senator runs the site to aid in re-election, and considering he makes his living as a senator, I'm not so sure the site isn't not for profit.
Anyway, the Senator is in violation of a copyright, the laws which he endorses being enfoced to the point of lunacy. It does indeed hurt his case. He is in violaton of a copyright worth $900, as opposed to the value of a song at $.99.
True, but at least he will be flooded with calls and emails, really it's the least we can do for such an incredibly stupid remark.
I did, and I encourage everyone to do the same, so I will post my message to him:
.
Dear Senator Hatch,
You sir, are a moron. Your arrogant, short-sighted, blatantly illegal ideas on Copyright protection are utterly offensive. Perhaps copyright infringement is *wrong* and illegal, but your proposed methods of combatting these *offenses* are so incredibly inane I must question how you became a senator. Do you have any comprehension of the measures in place to protect privacy, are those laws merely temporary?
It is truly amazing to me that you could support protecting intellectual property rights to such a degree that you would endorse destroying what is tangible, not to mention expensive property. I am truly worried for this country if law enforcement can now be put in the hands of everyone, and no legal recourse will be pursued. I equate the endorsement of this act to endorsing cutting off the hand of one who shoplifts, but of course that would be absurd. .
You disgust me.
Haven't got to see them due to the slashdotting, but snowflakes, and their incredible structures are very cool to see in my opinion. The perfect geometry of a snowflake and the variation of each has always amazed me.
Broadband to all Canadians?? What? How do you possibly consider broadband to the population living in the extremely rural territories of Canada feasible?
Also, forcing industries into activities they wouldn't naturally do will require subsidization or the eventual collapse of said industry. Either way, you pay for it. It is possible to get broadband in the US, as long as it is feasible, and if the Baby Bells won't provide, and demand is high enough, startups will take their business.
/lurk Throughout Buffy's history, it has been known for outstanding writing with a mythology requiring continuity and a knowledge of the first seasons, great character interaction, and witty writing. No show has ever held my attention, invoked so wide an emotional range, or wrapped me up in its mythology (excluding Star Trek) as Buffy has. The continuity rich, mythic proportions of the show are perfect for the geek nature. Buffy has been the best show on TV for years, and I hope it rests in peace (with maybe a vampiresque resurrection.) Thanks for the memories.