'Imagine using your iPod and a regular old microphone to record studio-quality audio...(snip)'
Yea that and what other wonderful things could be achieved if apple where to really leverage the iPod platform as more than just a hip looking overpriced fashion accessory.
heh i can see it now.... "Over here on the left you can see the barbaric 'windows' operating system series, along with there rather ineffective attempts at mouse design...over on the right..."
(The linked story is less clear about whether Olsen will eventually be able to make the trip; in it, a spokesman for Space Adventures
denies that this rejection precludes Olsen's flight.)
Translation:Doesn't preclude the flight, just makes it cost Olsen a couple more roubles.
MS says they're making security a top priority now, so I'm sure the next version won't have any vulnerabilities.
Comcast is going to make fighting spam a top priority now too...
You know that, I know that, Cowboyneal knows it, and pretty much everyone who frequents this site knows it. It's plain and simple, they are out to defend an old Cartel-like system, only because it continues to line their pockets with billions of dollars each year.
Unfortunetly, we are still sitting here reading yet another article of hundreds on how the RIAA sucks, and everyone is saying how outrageous it is, "their just going to destroy all music next!" is a common thread. I'm sure most of us haven't even read the story (shocker **insert a gasp here**). The problem is, what is this doing to fix the problem which is now un-deniable.
Sites like downhillbattle and all of its siblings propose large scale sweeping plans to topple the RIAA cartel. I am a muscian and the number one problem with these great plans of creating a larger "indie" scene, and having artists distribute their own songs over the internet, and getting artists to sign with Non-RIAA companies all require a public, both the artists and the consumers to be informed. As one person mentioned "The RIAA's consumer base is a bunch of stupid kids who buy...", it is not the geeks/nerds/"l33t" who support the RIAA, it is every person who goes to the store, any store and buys a CD. How innocent of a thing is this, yet it is all the RIAA needs to continue in its dominance, NO MATTER WHAT HATRED they are recieving from the few informed. They will not succumb to pressure, there is too much money involved. If we are able to take the message to the masses, and the masses hear it, understand it, accept it, and then chose to change their behaviors because of it, we can choke the RIAA off to the point where they are insignificant. And then trully there has been a solution, an end all end all. Music can then become about a communication between an artist and its audience again, and I'm sure no one can disagree that once to RIAA is removed, it is at least a step in the right direction.
Set aside the sucky iTunes song quality, and the fact they screw over musicians. , and setting aside that Fatty Fast foods are addicting, and bad for you. The cost of a Big Mac is in upwards of 3 dollars, and one song on iTunes is $1.00. Why not buy two songs from iTunes, and go buy a hot dog from a hot dog stand.
There is no ignorant or un-informed statements in bw5353's response to my original comment, there is only a reasonable thoughtful counter to my point. Its the about as far from ignorance as it gets, except for the personal attack on my education it appeared to be a well-thought out opinion by someone who has obviously thought through the issue to some degree and took some time to express the beliefs that hes come too. It is you yourself, if you chose disregard someone with a contrary opinion just because they do, that is ignorant.
Don't we all hate it when the government comes in and regulates the content of the arts, and other forms of communications. I sure do, except for this is certainly not a case for that. Disney made a decision as a private company and business that they will not produce and distribute a film. Following the logic that a private company should not be able to pick and chose what it stands behind, we obviously need government regulations on what gets published, since no private company should be able to make that decision.
how much is this thing going to cost? I mean anyone can design (well almost anyone) a TOP500 (albeit probably not a very cost/resource effective one) computer but not many can fork up the money to support its production...
"In January, McBride's unlisted home telephone number was placed on Slashdot.org, a pro-Linux Internet site..."
Slashdot in and of itself is not pro-linux, most of its reader-base is. The way its worded in the article, one would imagine it being a "linux elitist" group.
Couldn't agree more, you can't stop the monopoly by fining them, because money (even in large sums) is nothing in comparison to the revenue that Microsoft has and will take in because they have a monopoly. Without fostering competition in all the other microsoft owned markets, all the little "punishements" you assign them are futile.
"a victory for everyone who believes the war on terrorism ought to be fought consistent with constitutional principles."
I'd merely like to point out that this "Part" of the Patriot act is just that, a part of it. This still isn't dealing with any of the true hard issues, such as eavesdropping without a warrant/court order, forcing libraries disclosure of a persons activities, and so on. This is not trully a victory for anyone who really cares about Pravacy, or rather "Your Rights Online." Merely a victory for everyone trying to take a quick shot at this administration.
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Yea that and what other wonderful things could be achieved if apple where to really leverage the iPod platform as more than just a hip looking overpriced fashion accessory.
Hah. Since when have the facts ever gotten in the way of a good conspiracy theory?
heh i can see it now .... "Over here on the left you can see the barbaric 'windows' operating system series, along with there rather ineffective attempts at mouse design...over on the right..."
And you profess to be a geek! Haven't you heard of sandles-and-socks.
Translation:Doesn't preclude the flight, just makes it cost Olsen a couple more roubles.
MS says they're making security a top priority now, so I'm sure the next version won't have any vulnerabilities.
Comcast is going to make fighting spam a top priority now too...
The RIAA Sucks.
You know that, I know that, Cowboyneal knows it, and pretty much everyone who frequents this site knows it. It's plain and simple, they are out to defend an old Cartel-like system, only because it continues to line their pockets with billions of dollars each year.
Unfortunetly, we are still sitting here reading yet another article of hundreds on how the RIAA sucks, and everyone is saying how outrageous it is, "their just going to destroy all music next!" is a common thread. I'm sure most of us haven't even read the story (shocker **insert a gasp here**). The problem is, what is this doing to fix the problem which is now un-deniable.
Sites like downhillbattle and all of its siblings propose large scale sweeping plans to topple the RIAA cartel. I am a muscian and the number one problem with these great plans of creating a larger "indie" scene, and having artists distribute their own songs over the internet, and getting artists to sign with Non-RIAA companies all require a public, both the artists and the consumers to be informed. As one person mentioned "The RIAA's consumer base is a bunch of stupid kids who buy...", it is not the geeks/nerds/"l33t" who support the RIAA, it is every person who goes to the store, any store and buys a CD. How innocent of a thing is this, yet it is all the RIAA needs to continue in its dominance, NO MATTER WHAT HATRED they are recieving from the few informed. They will not succumb to pressure, there is too much money involved. If we are able to take the message to the masses, and the masses hear it, understand it, accept it, and then chose to change their behaviors because of it, we can choke the RIAA off to the point where they are insignificant. And then trully there has been a solution, an end all end all. Music can then become about a communication between an artist and its audience again, and I'm sure no one can disagree that once to RIAA is removed, it is at least a step in the right direction.
Set aside the sucky iTunes song quality, and the fact they screw over musicians. , and setting aside that Fatty Fast foods are addicting, and bad for you. The cost of a Big Mac is in upwards of 3 dollars, and one song on iTunes is $1.00. Why not buy two songs from iTunes, and go buy a hot dog from a hot dog stand.
My mac runs yellow dog linux with a three-button usb mouse, you insensitive clod!
There is no ignorant or un-informed statements in bw5353's response to my original comment, there is only a reasonable thoughtful counter to my point. Its the about as far from ignorance as it gets, except for the personal attack on my education it appeared to be a well-thought out opinion by someone who has obviously thought through the issue to some degree and took some time to express the beliefs that hes come too. It is you yourself, if you chose disregard someone with a contrary opinion just because they do, that is ignorant.
Don't we all hate it when the government comes in and regulates the content of the arts, and other forms of communications. I sure do, except for this is certainly not a case for that. Disney made a decision as a private company and business that they will not produce and distribute a film. Following the logic that a private company should not be able to pick and chose what it stands behind, we obviously need government regulations on what gets published, since no private company should be able to make that decision.
how much is this thing going to cost? I mean anyone can design (well almost anyone) a TOP500 (albeit probably not a very cost/resource effective one) computer but not many can fork up the money to support its production...
Did you respond to the last slashdot story? 1) On your internet connection 2) At a public access terminal 3) From your neighbors WiFi
The trick is to unplug the macine
Heck ive always been wondering how Cowboyneal pulls it off...
Slashdot in and of itself is not pro-linux, most of its reader-base is. The way its worded in the article, one would imagine it being a "linux elitist" group.
Perhaps it can be reverse engineered...
You mean i seriously wasted 5 mins waiting for this story anxiously only to find out about crappy toys?????
Just check out your local high school for anyone wearing thinkgeek shirts...
I dont see why this comment is insightfull...i meant it as a joke. What insight does it take to search "Patriot Act Abuses" on google?
what about that guy who was apparently investigated after an imigration agent marked him suspicious for not stocking paper towels in his convience store?
Wonder what conclusion his projects would make of him?
Couldn't agree more, you can't stop the monopoly by fining them, because money (even in large sums) is nothing in comparison to the revenue that Microsoft has and will take in because they have a monopoly. Without fostering competition in all the other microsoft owned markets, all the little "punishements" you assign them are futile.
I'd merely like to point out that this "Part" of the Patriot act is just that, a part of it. This still isn't dealing with any of the true hard issues, such as eavesdropping without a warrant/court order, forcing libraries disclosure of a persons activities, and so on. This is not trully a victory for anyone who really cares about Pravacy, or rather "Your Rights Online." Merely a victory for everyone trying to take a quick shot at this administration.
Perhaps better stated as "Finally, freedom for the RIAA!"