Although the baseline IQ of populations doesn't alter much (and that of computer users frequently dips as home units become more widespread...) existing IT-using populations do learn eventually.
Some even learn to look out for behaviour rather than software names... I predict Claria won't be the last rebadging, anyway...
...when analogue broadcasts are switched off in the UK, TV licensing won't be able to claim possession of an analogue-only TV is cause for obtaining a license, just to own a set for gaming or watching tapes or DVDs on.
I wonder if anyone has sussed this yet? I'm sure console manufacturers will continue to produce aerial adaptors, or someone else will...
I know the article pertains directly to US broadcasts, but it's an interesting parallel.
All the clunky user interface I've come to expect from Apple products under Windows, but the iTunes software makes finding stuff in the store straightforward enough that my parents would have no problems. Thumbs up in that area.
Once the service is UK-operable, I'm in. Pay, download, burn and rip to MP3, with the satisfaction of no longer having to buy whole singles or albums when all I want is one song I happened to hear and like (most of the stuff I go for isn't exactly pop, but once in a while, I'm game.) Even on dial-up the service seems as if it'll be suited to my likely usage patterns.
The levels of DRM are fine. They serve to make a point, rather than inhibit what I want to do with music I've paid to acquire and listen to. An admirable compromise.
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I hope search engines have an option to uncheck searching within such things before this goes mainstream.
...if they think no-one will notice the difference between their warped take on reality and the Simpsons'.
Although the baseline IQ of populations doesn't alter much (and that of computer users frequently dips as home units become more widespread...) existing IT-using populations do learn eventually.
Some even learn to look out for behaviour rather than software names... I predict Claria won't be the last rebadging, anyway...
Rimmer would be proud...
...when analogue broadcasts are switched off in the UK, TV licensing won't be able to claim possession of an analogue-only TV is cause for obtaining a license, just to own a set for gaming or watching tapes or DVDs on.
I wonder if anyone has sussed this yet? I'm sure console manufacturers will continue to produce aerial adaptors, or someone else will...
I know the article pertains directly to US broadcasts, but it's an interesting parallel.
CoolWebSearch? Insidious M$ exploit irritant, it is.
Link to removal tool: http://www.spychecker.com/program/cwshredder.html
There's a Windows patch for the exploit, and CWShredder will detect if it's installed and refer you to it if not. =)
I'm barely arrived on the scene and even I recognise this as a repost...
ObGEEK: So, what do we reckon the DRM restrictions put in place will be when Microsoft launch their own store?
I'm thinking there's a (slim as anything) chance they might recognise the need for CD burning of purchases content.
All the clunky user interface I've come to expect from Apple products under Windows, but the iTunes software makes finding stuff in the store straightforward enough that my parents would have no problems. Thumbs up in that area.
Once the service is UK-operable, I'm in. Pay, download, burn and rip to MP3, with the satisfaction of no longer having to buy whole singles or albums when all I want is one song I happened to hear and like (most of the stuff I go for isn't exactly pop, but once in a while, I'm game.) Even on dial-up the service seems as if it'll be suited to my likely usage patterns.
The levels of DRM are fine. They serve to make a point, rather than inhibit what I want to do with music I've paid to acquire and listen to. An admirable compromise.
Thanks, Apple. Now get the UK wired in!