The industry is not making bluetoothed enabled toilet paper roll / pez dispensers....what are the good ideas the marketplace wants?
'Look at what they're not doing and focus on that' is not stupid advice if you understand it in terms of a consumer or business need that is currently not being satisfied by anyone the marketplace. Find and implement solutions for these needs and there will be yer$$$
Where were the marketing and engineering execs on this one?
I do not understand how Sony couldn't forsee their customer base rejecting its redundant conversion from MP3 to their "8-track-3" format. Slap in their minidisc player in this process and you've got an entertainment formula as isolated from mainstream, as actually playing 8-tracks.
The obstacles are linked, but go beyond the DRM. Apple did it, but they also supplied the player.
Apple provides a strong integrated workable end to end solution from store, software interface down to their iPod hardware. Their foundation is built quite solid (all things remaining the same) and their store offerings are plentiful. Their software is quite stable and reasonably easy to use for most people, and their players are sought after by a fair majority in the MP3 player market.
Napster and other services are just that, services. If they want to compete against a well established entity like iTunes while lacking the media player, they are stuck supplying PlayForSure device compatability. The lack of Napster's own player device(s), and being a late adopter prevents them from using their own DRM.
- "how is the gov't supposed to know that the UPS package you are getting is CDs and not say a CD case holder?"
You are responsible for accurately and truthfully declaring what you import into Canada.
You need a Canadian Customs Invoice and supply the correct tariff code to identify and to allow the government to apply the necessary tax. If products are falsely or incorrectly declared, you would be subject to a rather large fine against what you've imported, and the fine is not relative to the cost of the goods.
The government likes to collect their GST, and supply Statscan with data. If you have not been compliant, and haven't been recently caught, consider yourself lucky and hope customs does not challange you on what was shipped in.
It sounds like this also overlaps terminal services to a degree.../////
United States Patent 7,000,180 Balthaser February 14, 2006 Methods, systems, and processes for the design and creation of rich-media applications via the internet
Abstract
Rich-media applications are designed and created via the Internet. A host computer system, containing processes for creating rich-media applications, is accessed from a remote user computer system via an Internet connection. User account information and rich-media component specifications are uploaded via the established Internet connection for a specific user account. Rich-media applications are created, deleted, or modified in a user account via the established Internet connection. Rich-media components are added to, modified in, or deleted from scenes of a rich-media application based on information contained in user requests. After creation, the rich-media application is viewed or saved on the host computer system, or downloaded to the user computer system via the established Internet connection. In addition, the host process monitors the available computer and network resources and determines the particular component, scene, and application versions, if multiple versions exist, that most closely match the available resources.
Lossless is not for all. I encode my mp3's using Lame ABR 224kbps. The mp3 files at this setting are still half the size or more compared to the flac encoded files.
To go lossless is not practical depending how you use your music archive. If the intention is to back up your CD collection, then sure, go lossless. My case, my collection is mostly for feeding portables and jukebox devices for casual listening. I still have a blend of good sound, ubiquitous use, and managable storage.
Going lossless compression will more than double my storage requirements and sacrifice device compatibility.
The room is also sound proofed, so I'm sure it is "dead quiet" in the room. I think staying at such a hotel will actually prepare you for the inevitable "dirt nap", but it is not such a catchy marketing campaign.
I'm sure cavemen would have appreciated that VCR with wired remote. You try to record those special mammoth hunting moments, chiseling those frames into stone!
I incorrectly identified the following as fraud when they were legit,
1. Chase ("click here to transfer balances") 9. Capital one ("Login"; "Click here to login"; "http://capitalone.bfi0.com")
The emails had the recipient follow a link relating to their account within the message. I was somewhat suprised that the messages were legit. If the banks want to encourage savier customer behavior, why encourage the same behaviors that phishers are exploiting?
As a bank, it would be more responsible to merely suggest to log into the account from the bank site or contacting the local branch by phone...but what do I know, I am a mere mortal.
Command line and XML code is useful if the blind user can understand and effectively use it. Your peers in your LUG may be able to effectively use it, but like the general population, blind people will also have difficulty working code whether in Windows or Linux.
I remember when winks and squidgers were made of wood, from trees we had to cut down with dull stone axes...and all of you complain...all you whippersnappers are the same dagnabbit!
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I can demonstrate having bad ideas too...
...what are the good ideas the marketplace wants?
The industry is not making bluetoothed enabled toilet paper roll / pez dispensers.
'Look at what they're not doing and focus on that' is not stupid advice if you understand it in terms of a consumer or business need that is currently not being satisfied by anyone the marketplace. Find and implement solutions for these needs and there will be yer$$$
At quick glance I read Sperm "Cell Research in a Judge's Hands"...nevermind, form your own joke about it...
Where were the marketing and engineering execs on this one?
I do not understand how Sony couldn't forsee their customer base rejecting its redundant conversion from MP3 to their "8-track-3" format. Slap in their minidisc player in this process and you've got an entertainment formula as isolated from mainstream, as actually playing 8-tracks.
The obstacles are linked, but go beyond the DRM. Apple did it, but they also supplied the player.
Apple provides a strong integrated workable end to end solution from store, software interface down to their iPod hardware. Their foundation is built quite solid (all things remaining the same) and their store offerings are plentiful. Their software is quite stable and reasonably easy to use for most people, and their players are sought after by a fair majority in the MP3 player market.
Napster and other services are just that, services. If they want to compete against a well established entity like iTunes while lacking the media player, they are stuck supplying PlayForSure device compatability. The lack of Napster's own player device(s), and being a late adopter prevents them from using their own DRM.
So true. It is amazing how often the Cdn border officers ask,
1. Where you've been?
2. How much are you bringing back
This always makes me think...
3. ???
4. Profit
- "how is the gov't supposed to know that the UPS package you are getting is CDs and not say a CD case holder?"
You are responsible for accurately and truthfully declaring what you import into Canada.
You need a Canadian Customs Invoice and supply the correct tariff code to identify and to allow the government to apply the necessary tax. If products are falsely or incorrectly declared, you would be subject to a rather large fine against what you've imported, and the fine is not relative to the cost of the goods.
The government likes to collect their GST, and supply Statscan with data. If you have not been compliant, and haven't been recently caught, consider yourself lucky and hope customs does not challange you on what was shipped in.
I bet Balthasar are googling for the latest and greatest web goodies to sick their lawyers against.
"If it's locked to your player, it's no good to anyone that buys it from you."
That sounds like a great way to kill sales.
"Hasn't hurt iTunes."
Why would it hurt iTunes? Their DRM is not that aggressive. The files can be burned to disc and shared.
Perhaps it is what you need to do while you wait for the applications to load
It sounds like this also overlaps terminal services to a degree... /////
United States Patent 7,000,180
Balthaser February 14, 2006
Methods, systems, and processes for the design and creation of rich-media applications via the internet
Abstract
Rich-media applications are designed and created via the Internet. A host computer system, containing processes for creating rich-media applications, is accessed from a remote user computer system via an Internet connection. User account information and rich-media component specifications are uploaded via the established Internet connection for a specific user account. Rich-media applications are created, deleted, or modified in a user account via the established Internet connection. Rich-media components are added to, modified in, or deleted from scenes of a rich-media application based on information contained in user requests. After creation, the rich-media application is viewed or saved on the host computer system, or downloaded to the user computer system via the established Internet connection. In addition, the host process monitors the available computer and network resources and determines the particular component, scene, and application versions, if multiple versions exist, that most closely match the available resources.
How could Sonny Bono be pretentious when he is six feet under?
Lossless is not for all. I encode my mp3's using Lame ABR 224kbps. The mp3 files at this setting are still half the size or more compared to the flac encoded files.
To go lossless is not practical depending how you use your music archive. If the intention is to back up your CD collection, then sure, go lossless. My case, my collection is mostly for feeding portables and jukebox devices for casual listening. I still have a blend of good sound, ubiquitous use, and managable storage.
Going lossless compression will more than double my storage requirements and sacrifice device compatibility.
You can sue anybody for just about anything, however it doesn't mean you will win.
Maybe Al Gore invented the internet to supply Bill Clinton with porn...hmmm
It all makes sense now!
Fake breasts are of silicone...unless you have a thing for bots
Oblig. Futurama ref: "Hey there sailing unit!"
The room is also sound proofed, so I'm sure it is "dead quiet" in the room. I think staying at such a hotel will actually prepare you for the inevitable "dirt nap", but it is not such a catchy marketing campaign.
I'm sure cavemen would have appreciated that VCR with wired remote. You try to record those special mammoth hunting moments, chiseling those frames into stone!
"How can you measure its state if it keeps changing"
Kind of like a Microsoft EULA...
I incorrectly identified the following as fraud when they were legit,
1. Chase ("click here to transfer balances")
9. Capital one ("Login"; "Click here to login"; "http://capitalone.bfi0.com")
The emails had the recipient follow a link relating to their account within the message. I was somewhat suprised that the messages were legit. If the banks want to encourage savier customer behavior, why encourage the same behaviors that phishers are exploiting?
As a bank, it would be more responsible to merely suggest to log into the account from the bank site or contacting the local branch by phone...but what do I know, I am a mere mortal.
He probably googled it.
Great analogy! Two thumbs up
Command line and XML code is useful if the blind user can understand and effectively use it. Your peers in your LUG may be able to effectively use it, but like the general population, blind people will also have difficulty working code whether in Windows or Linux.
Now you've done it. You've taken this thread way too far into the past...its back to the primordial soup for you!
*splash!*
lol!
I remember when winks and squidgers were made of wood, from trees we had to cut down with dull stone axes...and all of you complain...all you whippersnappers are the same dagnabbit!
The technology is interesting to me, but AIBO provides as much companionship as my left shoe.
:)
The only people that would likely find companionship in AIBO at this stage would be suffering from severe dementia or those having a bad LSD trip.
It is about as much of a pet alternative as Bonzi Buddy or a pet 2x4.