I really don't see major corperations using software routers, due to the fact that hardware routers are simpler for most people, and they have the set it and forget it-thing expect when a new firmware comes around. Unless they have a hardware router solution I don't see here, it's pretty useless.
Quite frankly, DRMs never bothered me too much, however, just what will this effect. Does this mean that my old fasion analog VCR will no longer be able to unattented record TV shows I want to see and won't be home ?! Does that mean if I was going to record every episode of Star Trek: TNG or DS(, I only have until next year to do it before all I will get is scrambled picture ? If the mainstream public knew about this, and the main news providers ran it on the headlines, then I would see that the little people beating the media corperations. This shit reminds me of the patriot act, one of the first "Privacy removing" acts...
How similar was FP v2 to v1 because I think it would have to been similar or else it would tkae longer then it took to break FairPlay v1. Also on a related note, is anyone working of cracking the WMP DRMs ?
Linux has a niche, and there is no way M$ could kill it. Geeks would use it, for server use, it's the lowest TCO, and also it will just be like DeCSS, someone will crack it, for a time we can access everything, and then M$ changes it... wait, that won't work because at that point, everything will be using that DRM and require everyone to upgrade. When that happened, people will get so fed up that it will force M$ to loose the DRM, and problably a good share of there market.
Well, it might be the death nail for Linux x86, but you also need to remember that Linux works fine on a shitload of other architectures. When I upgrade to a new Mac, although it's techinally locked into Mac OS (because it uses Open Firmware), I just backup it's harddrive, install Linux, and then use it for something like, a backup webserver or something. Just because x86 is the most common platform, LinuxPPC is a viable alterative, and there EULA isn't the pain that WIndows is.
Disclaimer: I have only used x86 and PPC versions of Linux so I can't speak for myself on using 680x0 and other ports.
I have that sinking feeling that we will soon be seeing a law that will require P2P to DRM everything they download, and then instantly send the RIAA an email with the subject "Sue This Person Or Die".
The XSan just sounds like network mount points. Like I can mount NFS mounts at/usr, another at/usr/local, and make it behavie like it all one system. To do it, it would just require renaming/usr, and then modify the startup scripts to use the new paths. Is XSan different or is it basically a GUI to mount points ?
Seriously, the three computer limit isn't much of a problem. I own more then three computers, and it's very easy to play on more then three. I keep all my purchased music on the powermac, and use iTunes Music Sharing to my other machines. When I connect to the PowerMac, I enter my iTMS username and password, and listen to my heart content. Then why I'm done, I click Advance -> Deauthrize computer. Them I'm done and I can go onto another computer, and stream the music. On my two main machines (the iBook and my PowerMac) I leave them authorized 24/7 so it isn't a problem, and as my iPod doesn't count I have one computer unused. When I will finnally replace either the iBook or PowerMac, I'll deauthorize that computer and authorize another one.
Bah, KDE is the one thing worse then using OO.o 1.0 on Mac OS X. It struggles on the PowerMac (although if I change it to wmaker, it's usable to say the least), and caused a kernel panic on the iBook. I just have the libraries floating around just incase I need to run k-program, but other tehn tha, I just use quartz-wm and Apple's own X11.
If memory serves HyperCard was created with System 6 (or was it 7) and I remember still seeing it about the time Mac OS 8 became popular. The reason HyperCard wasn't updated is because Apple replaced it with AppleScript. In Mac OS X, AppleScript can use C/C++ Code, have it's own interface, talk w/ other AppleScript applications. Although HyperCard was easy to use, AppleScript has more power, and I rather have more power then easy to use software.
Even though opensource is a good thing, why make it so anyone can install it. If it's not certizilied, it's not going to make many hits or matchs. If it was two people like over/. or a message board, that would be different because you aren't looking for a stranger.
I remember reading how you can check the code out and compile of Darwin/Mac OS X, but the code checkout itself took an hour over my connection, and I only have a 500MHz G3, I'd be old and grey before it finished. Anyway, I'm going to see if this can kill off PowerPoint (I already replaced Execl with Gnumeric, and Word with TextEdit (I found TextEdit to be just more damn efficent at being a word processor then Word ever was), and if not, keep searching so I can de-M$ my machine.
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I really don't see major corperations using software routers, due to the fact that hardware routers are simpler for most people, and they have the set it and forget it-thing expect when a new firmware comes around. Unless they have a hardware router solution I don't see here, it's pretty useless.
I was expecting BrICk 1.0 ....
(It's a joke, laugh !)
1. Threaten Microsoft by going to Linux 2. Get massive M$ discounts 3. Sell the unopened M$ products at higher prices. 4. Install Linux 5. PROFIT!
Quite frankly, DRMs never bothered me too much, however, just what will this effect. Does this mean that my old fasion analog VCR will no longer be able to unattented record TV shows I want to see and won't be home ?! Does that mean if I was going to record every episode of Star Trek: TNG or DS(, I only have until next year to do it before all I will get is scrambled picture ? If the mainstream public knew about this, and the main news providers ran it on the headlines, then I would see that the little people beating the media corperations. This shit reminds me of the patriot act, one of the first "Privacy removing" acts ...
Hmm, a program from 1975 is still better then Execl 2004
How similar was FP v2 to v1 because I think it would have to been similar or else it would tkae longer then it took to break FairPlay v1. Also on a related note, is anyone working of cracking the WMP DRMs ?
No, they just muliply
Linux has a niche, and there is no way M$ could kill it. Geeks would use it, for server use, it's the lowest TCO, and also it will just be like DeCSS, someone will crack it, for a time we can access everything, and then M$ changes it ... wait, that won't work because at that point, everything will be using that DRM and require everyone to upgrade. When that happened, people will get so fed up that it will force M$ to loose the DRM, and problably a good share of there market.
Well, it might be the death nail for Linux x86, but you also need to remember that Linux works fine on a shitload of other architectures. When I upgrade to a new Mac, although it's techinally locked into Mac OS (because it uses Open Firmware), I just backup it's harddrive, install Linux, and then use it for something like, a backup webserver or something. Just because x86 is the most common platform, LinuxPPC is a viable alterative, and there EULA isn't the pain that WIndows is. Disclaimer: I have only used x86 and PPC versions of Linux so I can't speak for myself on using 680x0 and other ports.
... Comcast goes even lower !
We can now DoS sites at even faster speed !
What is this shower you speak of ?
It was a very bad idea to copy the website of an innocent lawfirm..." *watchs the lawsuits and lawyer from the innocent lawfirm attack*
I have that sinking feeling that we will soon be seeing a law that will require P2P to DRM everything they download, and then instantly send the RIAA an email with the subject "Sue This Person Or Die".
Ugly Human Bads Filled Mostly With Sugar Water ?
The XSan just sounds like network mount points. Like I can mount NFS mounts at /usr, another at /usr/local, and make it behavie like it all one system. To do it, it would just require renaming /usr, and then modify the startup scripts to use the new paths. Is XSan different or is it basically a GUI to mount points ?
Seriously, the three computer limit isn't much of a problem. I own more then three computers, and it's very easy to play on more then three. I keep all my purchased music on the powermac, and use iTunes Music Sharing to my other machines. When I connect to the PowerMac, I enter my iTMS username and password, and listen to my heart content. Then why I'm done, I click Advance -> Deauthrize computer. Them I'm done and I can go onto another computer, and stream the music. On my two main machines (the iBook and my PowerMac) I leave them authorized 24/7 so it isn't a problem, and as my iPod doesn't count I have one computer unused. When I will finnally replace either the iBook or PowerMac, I'll deauthorize that computer and authorize another one.
Bah, KDE is the one thing worse then using OO.o 1.0 on Mac OS X. It struggles on the PowerMac (although if I change it to wmaker, it's usable to say the least), and caused a kernel panic on the iBook. I just have the libraries floating around just incase I need to run k-program, but other tehn tha, I just use quartz-wm and Apple's own X11.
If memory serves HyperCard was created with System 6 (or was it 7) and I remember still seeing it about the time Mac OS 8 became popular. The reason HyperCard wasn't updated is because Apple replaced it with AppleScript. In Mac OS X, AppleScript can use C/C++ Code, have it's own interface, talk w/ other AppleScript applications. Although HyperCard was easy to use, AppleScript has more power, and I rather have more power then easy to use software.
Even though opensource is a good thing, why make it so anyone can install it. If it's not certizilied, it's not going to make many hits or matchs. If it was two people like over /. or a message board, that would be different because you aren't looking for a stranger.
I remember reading how you can check the code out and compile of Darwin/Mac OS X, but the code checkout itself took an hour over my connection, and I only have a 500MHz G3, I'd be old and grey before it finished. Anyway, I'm going to see if this can kill off PowerPoint (I already replaced Execl with Gnumeric, and Word with TextEdit (I found TextEdit to be just more damn efficent at being a word processor then Word ever was), and if not, keep searching so I can de-M$ my machine.
Nothing cheers me up as much as watching something backfire on Microsoft.
I'd run Bill Gates and Microsoft into debt with all the stuff I would buy.
format c: /q
Gets rid of any virus including Windows.
Would anything like this be possiable today if it wasn't for the Patriot Act because that does allow the police to have new priviliges and it does limit somethings like Freedom of speec ...