That sounds similar to my Lutheran church, except that our pastor only goes around to the old folks homes to vulture the dying great-grandmas for their estate.
Why would the LAME encoder program you have now suddenly not work?
Also, isn't the spirit of LAME to get around the Fraunhofer royalty to begin with? I can't see them making a DRM format, unless it was just an added feature to make files to work on your Ipod IV.
Also, hasn't the latest version of LAME -aps or -ape already been almost perfected to... perfection? (Sound quality that is) The only reason *quality* mp3's will ever become obsolete would be file size.
homebrew, mini-itx, open-source-out-of-the-box kits will be available for under $99 by then, no problem. The only thing we'd have to worry about is if the government actually outlawed ALL chips/chipsets/mb's/routers/ that were not DRM'd. I know that's a wet dream for the content tyrants out there, but we're not there yet. Currently, it's just Fraunhofer making a DRM-mp3 standard. Big whoop. None of us are paying them royalties for mp3 encoding now, why would we switch to their cripple-ware.
With a superior product like LAME already available, there is no way to undo this solution.
Hmmm. I noticed that I'm not actually arguing with you about anything. I might not even be replying to you. I just picked you to reply to because of your 'not everyone uses OpenSource-OSes' statement.
I wouldn't worry about it. I am sure Justin Frankel would provide us with an openMp3 player.... if the 100,000 other programmers in the world who know how to do it don't continue to.
Hardware mp3 players are more of a concern. But then again, it's not like it's hard to find a DVD player that can play SVCD's
....Just be aware that the script have hard times dealing....
Just be aware that's called transcoding and is a terrible way to make lossy files sound even worse. Well, technically it's a great way to make crappy sounding files.
It would even mean more if they didn't also own the media companies. You only hear their version of the story when it comes to the disgusting, vile, teenagers that are RUINING america and STEALING from the poor, poor artists. Nothing about how they are convicted crooks themselves. (not to mention being capable of stealing from the poor, poor artists for at least 50 years)
We have a non-flower agreement for valentine's and always get each other DVD's instead (and make supper at home, etc)
Anyway, my gift was Goodfellas! Not only was I surprised like you were, but surprised to see the 2nd half of the movie start playing. (Accidentally popped in the wrong side)
I had no clue they split the movie in two. Definately the cheapest, newest movie made. This movie begs for Director's commentary, extras, deleted scenes. We get a non-dual layered hunk of shit.
Great movie though. I hear "City of God" is being touted just like and as good as Goodfellas. CHecking it out this weekend!
What a slap on the wrist! No... It's not even a slap on the wrist. It's even cheaper than the money they spent greasing the wheels at Congress to solidify their tyranny to begin with. It's 30 million dollars cheaper than their annually budgeted legal department.
64.7 million dollars is less than 1 % of their yearly gross. Cheap price to pay to get away with price fixing for decades. THis price fixing has allowed them to make what, A billion extra dollars PER YEAR?
Mostly based on your other comments to other people. I think 'Foe' is a harsh term. This is just so I don't waste my time in the future. Don't read anything into it
Then your very lucky or your insurance company didn't find out about it. Who can say?
More likely you're just full of it. Most of your posts today barely follow other people's points correctly. And most of the things you state matter of factly are in fact the opposite.
I called my insurance company, so they knew. I'm not "lucky" because it's one of the largest insurance companies, and they treated me just like everyone else I've talked to, including DMV representatives. You're just in tunnel vision where you work. You should look at your example of the $600 - $4500 increases you spoke of. You'll probably find out the dude drove through someone's living room window.
I basically agree with the rest of your statements, although they have nothing to do with these train of thoughts, so I won't comment further.
No, I read your post and a few around it. Someone else must have said it was a felony... which it's not. I was just correcting them. Sorry I thought it was you.
But you did say this:
"Umm being found guilty of DWI is a life-destroying event. It will cost you at least ten years of your life. You are going to lose your license -- there's a good chance you will lose your job"
Which just isn't true.
You must be talking about what happens the 2nd or 3rd time when it IS a felony. Or when someone is killed.
If there was no accident, and it's the first offense, then it's just most likely the most expensive misdemeanor in the world. The car insurance hardly went up.
That sounds like every idiot that was in my drunk driving class.
It's only a question of 'when', not 'if' you get caught. And when you do, you'll probably be singing a different tunes once you're done. Zero tolerance is the only way to go.
There is hardly any difference in fines, tickets or license restrictions between giving them evidence and refusing to take the test. Refusing to take the test is just as bad.
Your last sentence is also true for convicted DWI's. You're allowed to get a temp driving permit to go to work.
My DUI/DWI cost me $900 in fines, a 24-hour class on Drinking, Driving, Drinking & Driving, loss of license for 7 months, and a negligible increase in insurance.....after I got my license back.
However, there was no car accident. I am not sure what would happened if that had been the case. Thank God for that.
So it seems like a wrist slap to me, although it was enough for me to wake up and smell the common sense. While taking the class, we talked about a case that was hitting the newspaper: A Lawyer had just hit and killed a 4 year-old in our city. Not only was he drunk, it had been his FOURTH DWI conviction!:(
It is times like that you wonder what the hell they were thinking when he was convicted the 3rd time.
Also during this class, I listened to others talk about working at gas stations and being offered $20 to go blow in some guy's car that had been rigged up with a analyzer.
Being charged with a DWI is not a life ending event. And it isn't a felony.
Each state is different, but there isn't any state where first time offenses involves a felony. There are a few states that will throw you in the slammer overnight, but it's not a felony.
This is quoted from Virginia...
"A first time offense of adult DWI is a Class I Misdemeanor, punishable in Virginia by a fine of up to $2500 and up to one year in jail. Additionally, the convicted person loses their driver's license for one full year, but may be eligible for a restricted license.
Second offenses are more severe and a third offense may be charged as a felony. In certain cases of a very high blood alcohol level, the law mandates a jail sentence even for first time offenders."
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That sounds similar to my Lutheran church, except that our pastor only goes around to the old folks homes to vulture the dying great-grandmas for their estate.
I thought it was just Mormons.
I enjoyed reading the link in the story about StareMaster much more, instead.
You could kill and eat people like Dahmer, then sell your feces on eBay.
At least Greedo and He weren't holding Walkie Talkies like the E.T. remake. (unless of course SouthPark was exaggerating)
With all the Justin Frankel's of the world, we'll be safe.
Also, isn't the spirit of LAME to get around the Fraunhofer royalty to begin with? I can't see them making a DRM format, unless it was just an added feature to make files to work on your Ipod IV.
Also, hasn't the latest version of LAME -aps or -ape already been almost perfected to... perfection? (Sound quality that is) The only reason *quality* mp3's will ever become obsolete would be file size.
With a superior product like LAME already available, there is no way to undo this solution.
Hmmm. I noticed that I'm not actually arguing with you about anything. I might not even be replying to you. I just picked you to reply to because of your 'not everyone uses OpenSource-OSes' statement.
Hardware mp3 players are more of a concern. But then again, it's not like it's hard to find a DVD player that can play SVCD's
Just be aware that's called transcoding and is a terrible way to make lossy files sound even worse. Well, technically it's a great way to make crappy sounding files.
It would even mean more if they didn't also own the media companies. You only hear their version of the story when it comes to the disgusting, vile, teenagers that are RUINING america and STEALING from the poor, poor artists. Nothing about how they are convicted crooks themselves. (not to mention being capable of stealing from the poor, poor artists for at least 50 years)
Wow, last year, huh? :)
Anyway, my gift was Goodfellas! Not only was I surprised like you were, but surprised to see the 2nd half of the movie start playing. (Accidentally popped in the wrong side)
I had no clue they split the movie in two. Definately the cheapest, newest movie made. This movie begs for Director's commentary, extras, deleted scenes. We get a non-dual layered hunk of shit.
Great movie though. I hear "City of God" is being touted just like and as good as Goodfellas. CHecking it out this weekend!
Converting my tower to eight 120GB drives, holding nothing buy my purchased movies, and taped tv shows ripped to DIVX. Streamed from the basement.
Saves room, and with a well written menu, easy to navigate. The wife likes gymnastics... Now she can search by athlete, date, and event.
Your 7th grade teacher, according to your post.
What a slap on the wrist! No... It's not even a slap on the wrist. It's even cheaper than the money they spent greasing the wheels at Congress to solidify their tyranny to begin with. It's 30 million dollars cheaper than their annually budgeted legal department.
64.7 million dollars is less than 1 % of their yearly gross. Cheap price to pay to get away with price fixing for decades. THis price fixing has allowed them to make what, A billion extra dollars PER YEAR?
Mostly based on your other comments to other people. I think 'Foe' is a harsh term. This is just so I don't waste my time in the future. Don't read anything into it
More likely you're just full of it. Most of your posts today barely follow other people's points correctly. And most of the things you state matter of factly are in fact the opposite.
I called my insurance company, so they knew. I'm not "lucky" because it's one of the largest insurance companies, and they treated me just like everyone else I've talked to, including DMV representatives. You're just in tunnel vision where you work. You should look at your example of the $600 - $4500 increases you spoke of. You'll probably find out the dude drove through someone's living room window.
I basically agree with the rest of your statements, although they have nothing to do with these train of thoughts, so I won't comment further.
That's like saying I wouldn't beat the shit out of my wife every night if only raping the neigbor kid was legal.
I'm actually not against the legalization of marijuana. But what you said is just stupid.
No, I read your post and a few around it. Someone else must have said it was a felony... which it's not. I was just correcting them. Sorry I thought it was you.
But you did say this:
"Umm being found guilty of DWI is a life-destroying event. It will cost you at least ten years of your life. You are going to lose your license -- there's a good chance you will lose your job"
Which just isn't true.
You must be talking about what happens the 2nd or 3rd time when it IS a felony. Or when someone is killed.
If there was no accident, and it's the first offense, then it's just most likely the most expensive misdemeanor in the world. The car insurance hardly went up.
It's only a question of 'when', not 'if' you get caught. And when you do, you'll probably be singing a different tunes once you're done. Zero tolerance is the only way to go.
Your last sentence is also true for convicted DWI's. You're allowed to get a temp driving permit to go to work.
However, there was no car accident. I am not sure what would happened if that had been the case. Thank God for that.
So it seems like a wrist slap to me, although it was enough for me to wake up and smell the common sense. While taking the class, we talked about a case that was hitting the newspaper: A Lawyer had just hit and killed a 4 year-old in our city. Not only was he drunk, it had been his FOURTH DWI conviction! :(
It is times like that you wonder what the hell they were thinking when he was convicted the 3rd time.
Also during this class, I listened to others talk about working at gas stations and being offered $20 to go blow in some guy's car that had been rigged up with a analyzer.
Each state is different, but there isn't any state where first time offenses involves a felony. There are a few states that will throw you in the slammer overnight, but it's not a felony.
This is quoted from Virginia...
"A first time offense of adult DWI is a Class I Misdemeanor, punishable in Virginia by a fine of up to $2500 and up to one year in jail. Additionally, the convicted person loses their driver's license for one full year, but may be eligible for a restricted license.
Second offenses are more severe and a third offense may be charged as a felony. In certain cases of a very high blood alcohol level, the law mandates a jail sentence even for first time offenders."
Speaking from experience, unfortunately. At least I learned my lesson.