This sort of thing really is inevitable. With the merging of more and more systems onto the internet, you're going to have a lot more malicious people much more accessible to your data. It used to be phone networks were either too slow, or just too inaccessible for all but really determined people, or one that has a captain crunch whistle... but now, even the dumbest script kiddie can begin to go after systems that have even small vulnerabilities.
A little off topic, but I wonder what if anything the RIAA actually has accomplished from all these years of lawsuits. People hate them, is the money coming in at all? Does it really come down to just the principle of the matter now?
Just looking to smell the fear on you. Will it be able to tell if someone is actually lying or just really nervous that they're being questioned by a federal agency?
Love em or hate em, at least this time they're trying to get a sense for catering to their market instead of just trying to shove crap down at people and expect them to buy it because its new and its Microsoft.
With as much information as google already has, and will have each and everyday, what's to say that they couldn't just slowly and quietly start to take over?
I think you're missing the point, the fact is network television, cable, satellite is making way for internet distribution. Why should you have to watch shows when someone else tells you when you can have access to dozens of episodes whenever you want, plus with a bit of connection still watch them on your 70" screen.
An excellent point, Hulu is able to to what it does because of throwing in a few ads, often fewer than what you would see on normal network TV. Having programs that strip this stuff out could cause problems down the road for Hulu with content providers.
Microsoft's problem is that they tried to fix human stupidity with a technical solution. The problem with UAC is that people would either just click ok without reading, or turn it off entirely. Then, complain that windows was insecure. What Microsoft failed to really come to terms with, is that there are a lot of dumb users out there that will circumvent everything, go to all the nasty porn sites they can, and get viruses that they will then blame on something other than their own user error.
Why no one trusts them to get things done anymore... We're in the biggest financial crisis in years and they spent the time to declare Pluto a planet. It means nothing, is non binding, and shows a huge disconnect between the political scene and the general populace.
Plain and simple CD's, DVD's, get scratched, get worn out, get lost, break. Then what do you have? Nothing. Sure you can create an ISO, or make backups, but some people don't know how, or don't bother before its too late. On the flip side of that, digital distribution allows you a flawless copy whenever you want, the only caveat there is that you have to trust that whatever company sold it to you won't go under and take with it any proof of you having bought the game in the even a future download is needed.
Unlike the current server model that recommends that a server be replaced every 3-5 years, mainframes were built to last. Now, jump that to present day, lots of institutions that got into computing early still have their systems lying around often times either under utilized or not used at all. It would cost more to remove them in many cases than many companies want to undertake. Combine that with the prevalence of the windows operating system and you've just created a way to continue to use a machine that might not even be totally paid for, rather than just have it take up empty space.
While it would be nice to think everyone is going to just do everything they can to help developing countries, but the truth is cost has to come way down before a company will partner and do something like this. However, as it becomes better for the image of the country and create practical applications for a product, I'd like to think this will start getting much more popular in all fields of technology, to create cheaper more durable products at a faster rate.
Some might say that some of what they do is a waste, but there aren't many companies that are able to do such large scale R&D. Yeah its microsoft, but of late it seems they are trying to release sound technology and I for one am all for them being able to continue to do so even in turbulent economic times.
While I am all for people being able to make their own calls and decisions, this sort of research could very well help to streamline more basic medical procedures and help bring to light both new medicines and treatments that might not be able to afford the same advertising as the crap that gets shoved in front of consumers every ten minutes on tv, radio and internet.
While right now 64,000 puts it fairly far out in terms of all the junk orbiting the earth, it is significantly closer than the moon is. Even if it still missed the earth, just a few thousand kilometers closer and it could reek havoc on all the man-made junk spinning around the Earth. How much potential damage/debris could that cause?
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This sort of thing really is inevitable. With the merging of more and more systems onto the internet, you're going to have a lot more malicious people much more accessible to your data. It used to be phone networks were either too slow, or just too inaccessible for all but really determined people, or one that has a captain crunch whistle... but now, even the dumbest script kiddie can begin to go after systems that have even small vulnerabilities.
A little off topic, but I wonder what if anything the RIAA actually has accomplished from all these years of lawsuits. People hate them, is the money coming in at all? Does it really come down to just the principle of the matter now?
Just looking to smell the fear on you. Will it be able to tell if someone is actually lying or just really nervous that they're being questioned by a federal agency?
Love em or hate em, at least this time they're trying to get a sense for catering to their market instead of just trying to shove crap down at people and expect them to buy it because its new and its Microsoft.
It's nice to see more and more groups jumping on the bandwagon of digital distribution!
With as much information as google already has, and will have each and everyday, what's to say that they couldn't just slowly and quietly start to take over?
I think you're missing the point, the fact is network television, cable, satellite is making way for internet distribution. Why should you have to watch shows when someone else tells you when you can have access to dozens of episodes whenever you want, plus with a bit of connection still watch them on your 70" screen.
An excellent point, Hulu is able to to what it does because of throwing in a few ads, often fewer than what you would see on normal network TV. Having programs that strip this stuff out could cause problems down the road for Hulu with content providers.
Anyone remember that Futurama episode where they beamed the commercial into Fry's dream?
Microsoft's problem is that they tried to fix human stupidity with a technical solution. The problem with UAC is that people would either just click ok without reading, or turn it off entirely. Then, complain that windows was insecure. What Microsoft failed to really come to terms with, is that there are a lot of dumb users out there that will circumvent everything, go to all the nasty porn sites they can, and get viruses that they will then blame on something other than their own user error.
Just remember any anti aging effects are purely temporary...
Why no one trusts them to get things done anymore... We're in the biggest financial crisis in years and they spent the time to declare Pluto a planet. It means nothing, is non binding, and shows a huge disconnect between the political scene and the general populace.
Oh boy!
Plain and simple CD's, DVD's, get scratched, get worn out, get lost, break. Then what do you have? Nothing. Sure you can create an ISO, or make backups, but some people don't know how, or don't bother before its too late. On the flip side of that, digital distribution allows you a flawless copy whenever you want, the only caveat there is that you have to trust that whatever company sold it to you won't go under and take with it any proof of you having bought the game in the even a future download is needed.
Choice is a beautiful thing :)
Unlike the current server model that recommends that a server be replaced every 3-5 years, mainframes were built to last. Now, jump that to present day, lots of institutions that got into computing early still have their systems lying around often times either under utilized or not used at all. It would cost more to remove them in many cases than many companies want to undertake. Combine that with the prevalence of the windows operating system and you've just created a way to continue to use a machine that might not even be totally paid for, rather than just have it take up empty space.
While it would be nice to think everyone is going to just do everything they can to help developing countries, but the truth is cost has to come way down before a company will partner and do something like this. However, as it becomes better for the image of the country and create practical applications for a product, I'd like to think this will start getting much more popular in all fields of technology, to create cheaper more durable products at a faster rate.
Some might say that some of what they do is a waste, but there aren't many companies that are able to do such large scale R&D. Yeah its microsoft, but of late it seems they are trying to release sound technology and I for one am all for them being able to continue to do so even in turbulent economic times.
You take a fairly serious case of animal cruelty and make a joke out of it? Shame slashdot, shame
It's a moon!
And they'll be trying to quarter soldiers in your home!
While I am all for people being able to make their own calls and decisions, this sort of research could very well help to streamline more basic medical procedures and help bring to light both new medicines and treatments that might not be able to afford the same advertising as the crap that gets shoved in front of consumers every ten minutes on tv, radio and internet.
While right now 64,000 puts it fairly far out in terms of all the junk orbiting the earth, it is significantly closer than the moon is. Even if it still missed the earth, just a few thousand kilometers closer and it could reek havoc on all the man-made junk spinning around the Earth. How much potential damage/debris could that cause?
You can vote anyway you want, the only catch is that there is only one choice.