The parent was listing wma, vorbis, and AAC as higher quality codecs as mp3 that havn't caught on. He's right, they are higher quality (yes, even wma), and they really haven't caught on.
That said, I rip my cds to mp3 at 320 VBR, and I really can't tell the difference. then again, my speakers are awful.
Apple ships their 15" and 17" laptops with illuminated keyboards. I've used them, and they work really well. Only the print on the keys light up, rather than the entire key like the flexiglow. It doesn't appear to kill the batteries to badly, and the light and screen intensity are controlled automatically by light sensors.
right, but the dogma of the MPAA appears to have no ifs. it says "If you haven't paid for it, you're stealing." not"If you haven't paid for it, and you violate the TOS or EULA, you're stealing"
I don't feel loyalty to my computers, and I don't personify them. However, I feel far more comfertable using my computers than someone elses. The only reason I can think is that I have my computers set up exactly the way I want them, and have been fine tuning hardware and software layout over the life of the device. When I use someone else's computer, I have to get used to there layout.
I know that, however, the implication of his post was that the courts were incorrectly interpreting the law. As far as I can tell, it is really the law that needs changing
But: As far as I know, your example would not prevent a patent on 1 click shopping. Patents do not have to be entirely unique. In other words, If I take a concept that exists in the physical world (running a tab) and make an analog of it on the internet, that could be patented.
Of course not, you won't get all the cool, exculsive, multimedia content!!!1LOL
on another note, AOL's past track record makes me suspicious that the "Dramatically different direction" for netscape will mean 3x the filesize, 1/3 the speed, 10x the bugs.
there are some surfaces that are truly awful for optical mice. acid proof lab benches for example. They are shiney enough to interfere with the mouse, but not so shiney that it doesn't move at all. So your mouse twitches all over the screen. gah.
As I look at this screen, I see the tagline "News for Nerds. Stuff that matters.
this may not be news, but it is information that is of use to Nerds, and given how many people here use technology that might not play well with these new IP laws, i think this certainly matters.
Personally, I have always thought of slashdot as a tech/political site.
Seems to me that this article is primarily interesting not because of what it reveals about microsoft, but because of what it reveals about office documents.
I would hope that people who read about this think " I wonder if anything compromising is in my documents". Perhaps then they will begin to realize that for all it's abilities there are risks to using office. Perhaps they will seek out other options.
So i guess what I am saying is that while this article is a silly anti-microsoft writeup on the surface, on closer inspection, it is still anti-microsoft, but adresses an extremely important privacy issue in a product which many people rely on daily.
One of the things I think people forget about slashdot is that it is not a monolithic entity. It has at least 750000 registered readers, and it is rediculous to assume that they all agree with each other.
I saw this article as being an example of a writing style I wish slashdot had more of, relativly neutral, factual articles. Let the rants come in the comments.
I guess my problem with consoles is the low resolution. My TV has ~640x480 resolution (I don't remember what NTSC actually is) My computer, no the other hand, goes up to 1600x1200.
even if the PS3 has a 9800pro with 256 MB memory, that doesn't change the fact that it has a very low maximum resolution.
I could buy an HDTV, but have you checked the prices of HDTVs lately? far far more expensive than the cheap monitor that comes with a dell.
also, I already have a computer, I can upgrade that computer when new tech comes out, I can browse slashdot, and do whatever I want on that computer. I cannot, however, upgrade a console, I just have to buy a new one, and I am limited to gaming.
Comcast will not give them the time of day unless they are using Windows, Internet Explorer, and Outlook
I use earthlink.
When you call them up, you get a "press 1 for Windows, 2 for Mac" I press 1, since at least the processer architecture is the same as my x86 linux box. Then, 1 of 2 things happens:
1) They lower their voice and say "well, we don't really support linux, but here's what you do..."
2) (this has actually happened): Tech support: What version of windows are you running? Me: Actually, I run debian Linux. Tech support: So you arn't even running an opperating system. Me:...
What really annoys me about e-cards is that even the legitimate ones look like spam, so much so that not only does the spam filter flag them, but I have trouble deciding if someone is being nice to me or trying to exploit my system.
With regards to the article, thats definitly one of the nastiest browser exploits i've seen in a long time, makes me glad I don't use windows and IE.
I agree with you on all points except the accuracy of filtering systems.
I use pithhelmet on safari to filter ads, and i find few if any that get by. Not only that, but it runs a javascript routine to adjust the layout so that you don't even know that they were there. This, combined with Safari's popup blocker mean that I see almost no advertisments online, EVER.
I use a baysian email filter on all my computers, and would estimate that they filter close to 90% of spam with essentially no false positives.
From where I stand, ad and spam filters work fine for me.
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The parent was listing wma, vorbis, and AAC as higher quality codecs as mp3 that havn't caught on. He's right, they are higher quality (yes, even wma), and they really haven't caught on.
That said, I rip my cds to mp3 at 320 VBR, and I really can't tell the difference. then again, my speakers are awful.
Apple ships their 15" and 17" laptops with illuminated keyboards. I've used them, and they work really well. Only the print on the keys light up, rather than the entire key like the flexiglow. It doesn't appear to kill the batteries to badly, and the light and screen intensity are controlled automatically by light sensors.
right, but the dogma of the MPAA appears to have no ifs. it says "If you haven't paid for it, you're stealing." not"If you haven't paid for it, and you violate the TOS or EULA, you're stealing"
bingo. Anyone wanna buy a term paper?
But what if I pay somebody for something they have stolen? I presume thats ethical.
"Students learn to repeat the program's motto: ''If you don't pay for it, you've stolen it."
That is so incredibly wrong I don't even know where to start.
Have I stolen the contents of the Harddrive on my linux box?
Have I stolen the concerts I downloaded from etree?
Have I stolen the toys I picked up at the last trade show I went to?
And the worst part is that young kids are really prone to being manipulated and indocternated.
I don't feel loyalty to my computers, and I don't personify them. However, I feel far more comfertable using my computers than someone elses. The only reason I can think is that I have my computers set up exactly the way I want them, and have been fine tuning hardware and software layout over the life of the device. When I use someone else's computer, I have to get used to there layout.
theortically:
1) RAR file
2) Split into 29.9 MB segments
3) Write scripts that interface with Gmail
4) Register 15 accounts
5) Free Storage.
Also, they limit attachement size, but do they limit body size? would it be possible to UUencode the whole thing and stick it as the message text?
I know that, however, the implication of his post was that the courts were incorrectly interpreting the law. As far as I can tell, it is really the law that needs changing
IANAL
But:
As far as I know, your example would not prevent a patent on 1 click shopping. Patents do not have to be entirely unique. In other words, If I take a concept that exists in the physical world (running a tab) and make an analog of it on the internet, that could be patented.
Of course not, you won't get all the cool, exculsive, multimedia content!!!1LOL
on another note, AOL's past track record makes me suspicious that the "Dramatically different direction" for netscape will mean 3x the filesize, 1/3 the speed, 10x the bugs.
there are some surfaces that are truly awful for optical mice. acid proof lab benches for example. They are shiney enough to interfere with the mouse, but not so shiney that it doesn't move at all. So your mouse twitches all over the screen. gah.
As I look at this screen, I see the tagline "News for Nerds. Stuff that matters.
this may not be news, but it is information that is of use to Nerds, and given how many people here use technology that might not play well with these new IP laws, i think this certainly matters.
Personally, I have always thought of slashdot as a tech/political site.
Seems to me that this article is primarily interesting not because of what it reveals about microsoft, but because of what it reveals about office documents.
I would hope that people who read about this think " I wonder if anything compromising is in my documents". Perhaps then they will begin to realize that for all it's abilities there are risks to using office. Perhaps they will seek out other options.
So i guess what I am saying is that while this article is a silly anti-microsoft writeup on the surface, on closer inspection, it is still anti-microsoft, but adresses an extremely important privacy issue in a product which many people rely on daily.
One of the things I think people forget about slashdot is that it is not a monolithic entity. It has at least 750000 registered readers, and it is rediculous to assume that they all agree with each other.
I saw this article as being an example of a writing style I wish slashdot had more of, relativly neutral, factual articles. Let the rants come in the comments.
I guess my problem with consoles is the low resolution. My TV has ~640x480 resolution (I don't remember what NTSC actually is) My computer, no the other hand, goes up to 1600x1200.
even if the PS3 has a 9800pro with 256 MB memory, that doesn't change the fact that it has a very low maximum resolution.
I could buy an HDTV, but have you checked the prices of HDTVs lately? far far more expensive than the cheap monitor that comes with a dell.
also, I already have a computer, I can upgrade that computer when new tech comes out, I can browse slashdot, and do whatever I want on that computer. I cannot, however, upgrade a console, I just have to buy a new one, and I am limited to gaming.
I think i'll go with the PC.
In retrospect, that makes more sense. but the funny thing is that the phone call in case two was just because I needed a different phone number.
I have relatives who use comcast cable internet.
...
Comcast will not give them the time of day unless they are using Windows, Internet Explorer, and Outlook
I use earthlink.
When you call them up, you get a "press 1 for Windows, 2 for Mac" I press 1, since at least the processer architecture is the same as my x86 linux box. Then, 1 of 2 things happens:
1) They lower their voice and say "well, we don't really support linux, but here's what you do..."
2) (this has actually happened):
Tech support: What version of windows are you running?
Me: Actually, I run debian Linux.
Tech support: So you arn't even running an opperating system.
Me:
by the same measure, you have no proof that the K-Lite pack has no spyware, malware, etc.
do you?
I don't see why it wouldn't, it certainly qualifys as hacking.
I hacked a Dakota digital camera.
10 bucks for a blurry 1.3 mp camera, how could I not hack it?
Just use stick a largish tesla coil in the room, it'll power everything- wirelessly.
Oh, and make sure to get big speakers to drown out the racket
And make sure your sofa doesn't have any metal in it.
And keep a fire extinguisher handy.
But aside from that, i'm sure home tesla coils will be a revolutionary addition to the wireless house.
What really annoys me about e-cards is that even the legitimate ones look like spam, so much so that not only does the spam filter flag them, but I have trouble deciding if someone is being nice to me or trying to exploit my system.
With regards to the article, thats definitly one of the nastiest browser exploits i've seen in a long time, makes me glad I don't use windows and IE.
I agree with you on all points except the accuracy of filtering systems.
I use pithhelmet on safari to filter ads, and i find few if any that get by. Not only that, but it runs a javascript routine to adjust the layout so that you don't even know that they were there. This, combined with Safari's popup blocker mean that I see almost no advertisments online, EVER.
I use a baysian email filter on all my computers, and would estimate that they filter close to 90% of spam with essentially no false positives.
From where I stand, ad and spam filters work fine for me.
I think this pretty much sums it up:/ barlow_0296.declaration
http://www.eff.org/Publications/John_Perry_Barlow
It was written in 1996, but it's still pretty much a valid point.