I noticed. Also, I'm rather hurt that they didn't include APL. Not including it is like disregarding ancient Roman history because they spoke a dead language. What's wrong with scanning in a punch card or two?
It's a move I've been expecting for years. There's a unique fine line with old Adobe demos between stealing and being legit: do your graphics work, and then take a screenshot. I'll admit to having done that -- not so much anymore, since I actually have a legit copy now -- and I have the feeling I'm not the only one. It's just that Adobe decided to take a poll one day and learned what it should have known four versions of Photoshop ago.
Apple may have been slow to reach the Windows market, but I think they will succeed nonetheless.
Steve was faced with two options: wait until now to release both, or release a product to strengthen the buzz around his platform of choice. The latter was a much better choice for more than one reason. First, the iTunes store was released prior to RIAA's lawsuit orgy. Had it been released well after, P2Pers seeking moral cleanliness would have had no way to do so except the outdated, expensive method: buy a CD for that one song you enjoy.
Secondly, and more obviously, the buzz has been enormous for ITS, even if it was Mac-only. Everyone (except Wired Mag, who called it a passing fad) has called it revolutionary in the music industry. There have been many copiers since then, none of which get much press. Even the recent 99 cent-a-song store won't get much press in comparison to ITS' past. Now that iTunes is entering a market that has heard nothing but good news about it...well, we'll see.
Don't get me wrong, I'm an active Georger too. (Just hit my 100th bill.) I oversimplified the purpose of wheresgeorge too much, admittedly -- but the fact remains: we create buzz where no buzz is due.:)
Where's George enthusiasts are aggressively analysing the new bill with regards to writing adverts on any cash they come across. 'Will my red ink stamp still be readable over the pink colour?' 'Think of the children; will someone please think of the children?!' etc.
It's actually rather quaint that this unveiling can generate as much buzz inside small communities as the California Recall.
Most excellent. The local Mac community had great fun playing with Expose. Y'know, repeatedly pressing the Expose hotkey produces a strangely hypnotic experience...
Virginia had a similar program as I recall. This article demonstrates that the VA program was, unfortunately, more of a boon for the porno industry and online gaming community than anything else:
http://news.mainetoday.com/indepth/laptops/020207l aptop.shtml
While the web jpgs aren't exactly the best, it's not quite a waste of time and money just yet. CDs are being stamped as we speak (speak?) in TIF format (I think). If serious scholars want them, they can have them. More of interest to them is what's written in the margins from 500 years of ownership.
The common schmuck will be pleased just to observe the general detailing. I know I am.
(Side note: I'm the son of Mr. Oram, the guy in the article. If that helps.)
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MISTER TAMBOURINE MAAAAAAN!
Why on Earth did Shatner see the bloody screaming of that line as a way to improve upon the soothing Byrds' original?
I noticed. Also, I'm rather hurt that they didn't include APL. Not including it is like disregarding ancient Roman history because they spoke a dead language. What's wrong with scanning in a punch card or two?
TI-85s are actually rather cool. I'd get one if it hadn't been already discontinued. Function keys forever!
I was wondering if people on the message boards I frequent would notice I was gone if I died. This service was meant for lifeless people like me!
I have pimples that have been labelled more insightful than the post 'Fuck Bitpass.'
It's a move I've been expecting for years. There's a unique fine line with old Adobe demos between stealing and being legit: do your graphics work, and then take a screenshot. I'll admit to having done that -- not so much anymore, since I actually have a legit copy now -- and I have the feeling I'm not the only one. It's just that Adobe decided to take a poll one day and learned what it should have known four versions of Photoshop ago.
Steve was faced with two options: wait until now to release both, or release a product to strengthen the buzz around his platform of choice. The latter was a much better choice for more than one reason. First, the iTunes store was released prior to RIAA's lawsuit orgy. Had it been released well after, P2Pers seeking moral cleanliness would have had no way to do so except the outdated, expensive method: buy a CD for that one song you enjoy.
Secondly, and more obviously, the buzz has been enormous for ITS, even if it was Mac-only. Everyone (except Wired Mag, who called it a passing fad) has called it revolutionary in the music industry. There have been many copiers since then, none of which get much press. Even the recent 99 cent-a-song store won't get much press in comparison to ITS' past. Now that iTunes is entering a market that has heard nothing but good news about it...well, we'll see.
Don't get me wrong, I'm an active Georger too. (Just hit my 100th bill.) I oversimplified the purpose of wheresgeorge too much, admittedly -- but the fact remains: we create buzz where no buzz is due. :)
Where's George enthusiasts are aggressively analysing the new bill with regards to writing adverts on any cash they come across. 'Will my red ink stamp still be readable over the pink colour?' 'Think of the children; will someone please think of the children?!' etc. It's actually rather quaint that this unveiling can generate as much buzz inside small communities as the California Recall.
Most excellent. The local Mac community had great fun playing with Expose. Y'know, repeatedly pressing the Expose hotkey produces a strangely hypnotic experience...
Virginia had a similar program as I recall. This article demonstrates that the VA program was, unfortunately, more of a boon for the porno industry and online gaming community than anything else: http://news.mainetoday.com/indepth/laptops/020207l aptop.shtml
Isn't it painfully ironic that the 'help' key is the most irritating key on the board when you're extending the right pinky?
While the web jpgs aren't exactly the best, it's not quite a waste of time and money just yet. CDs are being stamped as we speak (speak?) in TIF format (I think). If serious scholars want them, they can have them. More of interest to them is what's written in the margins from 500 years of ownership.
The common schmuck will be pleased just to observe the general detailing. I know I am.
(Side note: I'm the son of Mr. Oram, the guy in the article. If that helps.)
Do you happen to work at the HRC? Maybe I know you, since I'm the son of an employee who's been to one too many employee parties. :P