"In actuality defendant is replaying for the subscribers converted versions of the recordings it copied, without authorization, from plaintiffs' copyrighted CDs," Rakoff wrote.
Ok I put my cd in my Pioneer CD changer and listen to my legal purchased CD. The player is converting a huge number of bits into an analog signal my speakers can play. Assumably this is an "authorized" player, so no problem, but what determines if a player is "authorized" or not?
If I personally put these into MP3 format and them pipe them through out my house, I'm I in violation of the copyright? What if I place them on a secured server so I can listen to them from my office? If these are still legal how does having mp3.com perform these same services become illegal.
If the argument is that mp3.com did not copy _my_ cd, then the judge is demonstrating a profound misunderstanding of digital information (even if ripping is a little lossy). If the argument is that the act of coping a CD to mp3 format (even for personal use) is illegal, how is this different from making a cassette tape for playing in my car.
Of course do not claim to understand the ways of the lay, but from a common sense point of view, this ruling fails.
I don't completely disagree. Ageis (sp?) cruisers sitting dead because of a computer failure should put the fear of god into anyone depending upon these things. But by the same token the US's wiz bang (emphasis on bang) toys have for the most part worked quite well. Iraq, Yugo, etc. The US population has forgotten what war is like and does not have the stomache (thankfully) for it. These toys (oops I mean weapons) are the way they sell their adgenda to the citizens -- they make great tv. And for the most part keep the rest of the world worried enough not to push it too hard when the sabers are rattled. My name is not spam, it's patrick
I just woke up and was reading this stuff, and I need to give you a big - of course!!! The vast majority of libraries in the U.S. have net access; however, you may have some difficulty using their "fortified" machines for digital picture uploads. Then again it might add to the fun (how many Windows 95/98 PC's did you break into on your vacation?)
Additionally Microsoft themselves do not clain that tracking the C++ standard is one of their primary goals with VC. VC is primarily for developing windows applications. (That said VC is getting closer, but what is with not fixing the scoping of local vars in for statements?).
I agree, I remember not all that long ago, I won over my then girl friend, now wife's father when he asked if IBM was going to out of business. I confidently said that IBM was a wonderful "buy" as they were one of the few companies left doing _serious_ research. And had tons of patent royalties even if they closed up shop. The down side to all of this was he made a bunch of money (and I did not as I was a poor student with no investment $$$) and for the last 10 years I have had to give stock advice, when I am for the most part just a good geek. Well at least I got a great wife out of the deal:-).
Additionally, when not playing by the rules (or even if they are, as the rules in the US can be manipulated, when the "safety of the state" is at issue). They could easily monitor your machine unless you live in a Faraday cage. If you do (live in the cage), then they can wait for you to leave and bug you office (your keyboard?). And then get your strong crypto keys...
And I would subscribe, but $840/yr is a little rich for my blood. At least when for the time being this is just an object of (intense) personal curiosity.
CGI applications run on one (or a limited number) of servers. You can easily (compared to updating many clients), juice up the server box(es)
I make my living writing C++ code, and I love the language. But picking the right tool for the job is always important. Many (most) web based projects are very dependant on time to market and in this regard Perl is very impressive. That having been said if I was working with a bunch of people who talents I did not trust on a large project - I would not pick Perl.
Just my opinion, and worth what you paid for it. pth
I agree that the US will eventually use the escape clause (or possibly convince Russia to renegotiate the treaty).
I want to add that the necessity here is due to a variety of issues. I personally do not think that a nation state will openly attack the US anytime soon. As you stated one boomer could give _anyone_ a very bad day. But a terroist attach (probably state sponsered, but not openly) on the US with a CBN weapon in the future is possible.
Ignoring for the moment that the best delivery of a terrorist weapon would probably be a boat with a faked manafest (we are talking terror, not maximum yield). ABM provide a _mental_ shield for our population and politicians.
The problem is with our recently bizarre foreign relations. If I were a terrorist I would seriously doubt the US's resolve to respond with nuclear weapons given CBN attack. I personally don't know what the proper response would be.
Given the situation where a (most certainly state sponsered) terrorist attach on the US with a CBN weapon occured. Our response would most certainly not be immediate. The fog and confusion during and immediately following the attack would prevent any reasoned response (and I hope we are smart enough to avoid an unreasoned response).
Now image the moral delema of the country. One major population center has suffered significant casulties. The nations ire is at a near all time high. The responsible organization is eventually (say as quickly as a week). Now what to do...
Premeditated murder of millions of innocent people to maintain MAD?
Let it go?
I don't have the answers, but I can see us spending a lot of money on ABM to make this (however slightly) less likely to happen in the future. My name is not spam, it's patrick
Don't forget that much simpler methods of invaiding privacy exist. The best crypt, OS, etc, amount to very little if a there was a camera recording as you typed your pass phrase or you were being otherwise monitored. Government agencies have vast powers to exert when they really want to know something. I have little doubt that in general your friend is correct.
Just don't think that every attack is computational.
Actually B. Gates could probably buy himself a lot of good will from the "geek" community by funding such a venture. Of course then everyone would know he was out to control the universe (or at least our solor system).
MSoft for once is actually releasing an upgrade without changing file formats. I have not tested this with Star Office, but I have had no trouble moving both spread sheets and word documents between Office 2000 and 97 (both directions).
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Ok I put my cd in my Pioneer CD changer and listen to my legal purchased CD. The player is converting a huge number of bits into an analog signal my speakers can play. Assumably this is an "authorized" player, so no problem, but what determines if a player is "authorized" or not?
If I personally put these into MP3 format and them pipe them through out my house, I'm I in violation of the copyright? What if I place them on a secured server so I can listen to them from my office? If these are still legal how does having mp3.com perform these same services become illegal.
If the argument is that mp3.com did not copy _my_ cd, then the judge is demonstrating a profound misunderstanding of digital information (even if ripping is a little lossy). If the argument is that the act of coping a CD to mp3 format (even for personal use) is illegal, how is this different from making a cassette tape for playing in my car.
Of course do not claim to understand the ways of the lay, but from a common sense point of view, this ruling fails.
My name is not spam, it's patrick
I don't completely disagree. Ageis (sp?) cruisers sitting dead because of a computer failure should put the fear of god into anyone depending upon these things. But by the same token the US's wiz bang (emphasis on bang) toys have for the most part worked quite well. Iraq, Yugo, etc. The US population has forgotten what war is like and does not have the stomache (thankfully) for it. These toys (oops I mean weapons) are the way they sell their adgenda to the citizens -- they make great tv. And for the most part keep the rest of the world worried enough not to push it too hard when the sabers are rattled.
My name is not spam, it's patrick
I just woke up and was reading this stuff, and I need to give you a big - of course!!! The vast majority of libraries in the U.S. have net access; however, you may have some difficulty using their "fortified" machines for digital picture uploads. Then again it might add to the fun (how many Windows 95/98 PC's did you break into on your vacation?)
My name is not spam, it's patrick
Additionally Microsoft themselves do not clain that tracking the C++ standard is one of their primary goals with VC. VC is primarily for developing windows applications. (That said VC is getting closer, but what is with not fixing the scoping of local vars in for statements?).
pth
My name is not spam, it's patrick
As I recall that was with SQL servers, not hard drives
My name is not spam, it's patrick
I agree, I remember not all that long ago, I won over my then girl friend, now wife's father when he asked if IBM was going to out of business. I confidently said that IBM was a wonderful "buy" as they were one of the few companies left doing _serious_ research. And had tons of patent royalties even if they closed up shop. The down side to all of this was he made a bunch of money (and I did not as I was a poor student with no investment $$$) and for the last 10 years I have had to give stock advice, when I am for the most part just a good geek. Well at least I got a great wife out of the deal :-).
My name is not spam, it's patrick
He does not have ownership of the idea, only the quote. (He is requesting that you do not _quote_ him without permission, there is a big difference).
pth
My name is not spam, it's patrick
Additionally, when not playing by the rules (or even if they are, as the rules in the US can be manipulated, when the "safety of the state" is at issue). They could easily monitor your machine unless you live in a Faraday cage. If you do (live in the cage), then they can wait for you to leave and bug you office (your keyboard?). And then get your strong crypto keys...
pth
My name is not spam, it's patrick
And I would subscribe, but $840/yr is a little rich for my blood. At least when for the time being this is just an object of (intense) personal curiosity.
pth
My name is not spam, it's patrick
I make my living writing C++ code, and I love the language. But picking the right tool for the job is always important. Many (most) web based projects are very dependant on time to market and in this regard Perl is very impressive. That having been said if I was working with a bunch of people who talents I did not trust on a large project - I would not pick Perl.
Just my opinion, and worth what you paid for it.
pth
My name is not spam, it's patrick
I agree that the US will eventually use the escape clause (or possibly convince Russia to renegotiate the treaty).
I want to add that the necessity here is due to a variety of issues. I personally do not think that a nation state will openly attack the US anytime soon. As you stated one boomer could give _anyone_ a very bad day. But a terroist attach (probably state sponsered, but not openly) on the US with a CBN weapon in the future is possible.
Ignoring for the moment that the best delivery of a terrorist weapon would probably be a boat with a faked manafest (we are talking terror, not maximum yield). ABM provide a _mental_ shield for our population and politicians.
The problem is with our recently bizarre foreign relations. If I were a terrorist I would seriously doubt the US's resolve to respond with nuclear weapons given CBN attack. I personally don't know what the proper response would be.
Given the situation where a (most certainly state sponsered) terrorist attach on the US with a CBN weapon occured. Our response would most certainly not be immediate. The fog and confusion during and immediately following the attack would prevent any reasoned response (and I hope we are smart enough to avoid an unreasoned response).
Now image the moral delema of the country. One major population center has suffered significant casulties. The nations ire is at a near all time high. The responsible organization is eventually (say as quickly as a week). Now what to do...
Premeditated murder of millions of innocent people to maintain MAD?
Let it go?
I don't have the answers, but I can see us spending a lot of money on ABM to make this (however slightly) less likely to happen in the future.
My name is not spam, it's patrick
Don't forget that much simpler methods of invaiding privacy exist. The best crypt, OS, etc, amount to very little if a there was a camera recording as you typed your pass phrase or you were being otherwise monitored. Government agencies have vast powers to exert when they really want to know something. I have little doubt that in general your friend is correct.
Just don't think that every attack is computational.
pth
My name is not spam, it's patrick
Actually B. Gates could probably buy himself a lot of good will from the "geek" community by funding such a venture. Of course then everyone would know he was out to control the universe (or at least our solor system).
MSoft for once is actually releasing an upgrade without changing file formats. I have not tested this with Star Office, but I have had no trouble moving both spread sheets and word documents between Office 2000 and 97 (both directions).