Album sales (in the U.S.) are not as far down as other consumer goods (funny, the U.S. is in a depression.) And file sharing is nothing new. It is simply *stealing* music. As for bands file sharing? Bands have given away albums for years and when they become big, they, surprisingly enough, stop!
What then of file sharing? What role does it play? It is not *really* affect album sales. It is not *really* revolutionizing music (indie music has always existed, go to a local club.) Then what has file sharing done? Enabled people to take what they never would have purchased. File sharing may have a larger effect on radio than on the recording industry. Radio listenership is down- people prefer to listen to mp3's.
Wow, how about try to describe your perfect state without using the words oppress or machinery. It is human nature to seek order, and there are people that are born destined to govern. One would not have to look far in nature to find born-leaders. While you may want to use words like oppression to look cool or something, you'll realize that a state such as that assumes one of two things. Either that all men are created equal or that men created better than other's would be willing to actively demote himself in society as the strong naturely gain control.
Communism must come from the will of the people, not of a ruling elite.
That may be true of Marxist Communism, but not all forms of Communism are so. Leninism states that "the proletariat can only achieve revolutionary consciousness through the efforts of a communist party that assumes the role of "revolutionary vanguard", although this view changed during the revolutions of 1905 and 1917."(Leninism)
The belief that so many hold that Marxism is the only true Communism is simply wrong. There are and were many forms of Communism and Socialism and all are legitimate.
You mean socialism, right? I'm pretty sure that Lenin, who was the most influential in creating Communism (again, not Marxism or Socialism,) ran his country according to Communism. Also for examples of true Socialist failure check out Owen's New Lanark or his New Harmony. Both were truly Socialist communities that quickly failed.
Furthermore, there is nothing new about this "New Economy." A couple people posting to their blogs or contributing to OSS hardly constitutes a "New Economy."
OSS may have the same effect on Capitalism that Socialism had. It may change the system subtley, making it better. Global changes evolve gradually not radically.
Actually, if you are referring to the West as a place, it is always capitalized. But if you are referring to it as a cardinal direction, it is never capitalized.
How do you measure that? I can sum up a HUGE achievement in a few words. If I have 12 HUGE achievements a year, I'd have to be an old old man to fill up a CD-ROM.
"IBM, Novell, Red Hat, etc. seem perfectly capable of working within that model."
No. IBM works within a bussiness model of selling hardware. They used to need to supply software that they wrote. Now they charge the same amount, but use other people's software. Novell is slightly different. They used to (and still do to some extent) sell software that they wrote. Now, they sell software that other people wrote with a little extra added. Redhat, on the other hand, is an exception of sorts. Though they do sell support, a vast majority of their money is made by selling software, which, as you know, is not free.
"By the same logic, rather than having the Red Cross and Oxfam goint into the Sudan with free food parcels, we send in K-Mart or ASDA (if you're in the UK) to go sell them the food. Hmmm..."
Bad logic. Red Cross doesn't give to large bussinesses, whereas OSS does. Also, Microsoft (closed) does give software to these sorts of needy countries/people, regardless of whatever hidden motive that slashdot thinks that they have.
"taxes company profits heavily if they use cheap off-shore labour"
Ever heard of free trade? First, companies actually get a taxbreak for outsourcing- which should be done away with. But, the problem only occurs because the jobs are being shipped to countries with a much lower cost of living. Perhaps some sort of "Third world labor" tax? Who knows, but the solution of heavy taxing burdens all of the UK/US tech companies, simply encourages them to move over seas entirely.
"Sure, it sucks if you lose your livelihood but invariably it's as a result of this bigger thing called progress."
Please stop heralding OSS as the mesiah. I use OSS, I love OSS. It's fun. But, who are you kidding? At best, OSS will bust Microsoft's balls enough that they actually have to develop fantastic software without DRM or other nasty things (don't worry, I have no doubt in my mind they are capable of it.)
I'm sure the top kernel hackers at Google will be far better off than you or I once their IPO happens.
Yes, but what makes you think that the top kernel hackers are Open Source developers? How many patches have they given back to the community. Simply because someone else profits off of Open Source, does not mean that Open Source is profitable.
Back when I was using Gnome 2.4 on Redhat, stuff didn't just work. In fact, if I ever switched themes, the whole thing ceased to work. It would work for about five minutes, then errors would fly with GConf Errors. I would have to restart X every time. So, finally I gave it the boot, and I've been happily using KDE ever since.
Microsoft can make very good software (you think their employees are stupid?) And Microsoft will change their software when they see it is time to do so- they probably have a (many) team(s) of people that decide exactly when this date is.
The history of the olympics is to show which soldiers are the best without actually fighting. Almost all the sports ( all the classical ones ) make the athletes more proficient in fighting. Take for example, the 100 yard dash. Running is very useful in combat. Or say, archery, or riflery. Or, hell, javelin throwing. And the field sports ( i.e. soccer/football ) certainly teach the athlete how to deal with opponents, and the game itself can be seen as a war.
Recent additions such as figure skating and diving, sports based on non-objective rulings, exist in spite of the history. Regardless, these sports are still physical in nature and, no matter how fruity they may appear, champion figure skaters are not people to pick fist fights with.
Math, however, has absolutely nothing to do with war or combat. In fact, it is not physical at all. There are no buzzer rounds, as your reflexes are not being tested. It is extremely competitive, but it is not a sport.
"On Demand" with Comcast Digital Cable works that way. Most of the stuff is free too. Only problem is that it is a compressed digital video, and the pixels are easily recognizable ( probably as good looking as normal cable, but not as good as most digital or HD )
You're arguing one philosophy from within another. Your philosophy is if you can measure it, it exists. And then you say another philosophy is wrong because you can't measure it.
The truth is, as long as you are indoctorined with another philosophy or ideal, you will not be able to accept another.
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Album sales (in the U.S.) are not as far down as other consumer goods (funny, the U.S. is in a depression.) And file sharing is nothing new. It is simply *stealing* music. As for bands file sharing? Bands have given away albums for years and when they become big, they, surprisingly enough, stop!
What then of file sharing? What role does it play? It is not *really* affect album sales. It is not *really* revolutionizing music (indie music has always existed, go to a local club.) Then what has file sharing done? Enabled people to take what they never would have purchased. File sharing may have a larger effect on radio than on the recording industry. Radio listenership is down- people prefer to listen to mp3's.
Wow, how about try to describe your perfect state without using the words oppress or machinery. It is human nature to seek order, and there are people that are born destined to govern. One would not have to look far in nature to find born-leaders. While you may want to use words like oppression to look cool or something, you'll realize that a state such as that assumes one of two things. Either that all men are created equal or that men created better than other's would be willing to actively demote himself in society as the strong naturely gain control.
Communism must come from the will of the people, not of a ruling elite.
That may be true of Marxist Communism, but not all forms of Communism are so. Leninism states that "the proletariat can only achieve revolutionary consciousness through the efforts of a communist party that assumes the role of "revolutionary vanguard", although this view changed during the revolutions of 1905 and 1917."(Leninism)
The belief that so many hold that Marxism is the only true Communism is simply wrong. There are and were many forms of Communism and Socialism and all are legitimate.
You mean socialism, right?
I'm pretty sure that Lenin, who was the most influential in creating Communism (again, not Marxism or Socialism,) ran his country according to Communism.
Also for examples of true Socialist failure check out Owen's New Lanark or his New Harmony. Both were truly Socialist communities that quickly failed.
Furthermore, there is nothing new about this "New Economy." A couple people posting to their blogs or contributing to OSS hardly constitutes a "New Economy."
OSS may have the same effect on Capitalism that Socialism had. It may change the system subtley, making it better. Global changes evolve gradually not radically.
Are you saying that you don't need shift to type /.? Because neither do Americans.
hmmmm, same with a U.S. keyboard. He said *hold down* shift.
Actually, if you are referring to the West as a place, it is always capitalized. But if you are referring to it as a cardinal direction, it is never capitalized.
How do you measure that?
I can sum up a HUGE achievement in a few words. If I have 12 HUGE achievements a year, I'd have to be an old old man to fill up a CD-ROM.
"IBM, Novell, Red Hat, etc. seem perfectly capable of working within that model."
No. IBM works within a bussiness model of selling hardware. They used to need to supply software that they wrote. Now they charge the same amount, but use other people's software. Novell is slightly different. They used to (and still do to some extent) sell software that they wrote. Now, they sell software that other people wrote with a little extra added. Redhat, on the other hand, is an exception of sorts. Though they do sell support, a vast majority of their money is made by selling software, which, as you know, is not free.
"By the same logic, rather than having the Red Cross and Oxfam goint into the Sudan with free food parcels, we send in K-Mart or ASDA (if you're in the UK) to go sell them the food. Hmmm..."
Bad logic. Red Cross doesn't give to large bussinesses, whereas OSS does. Also, Microsoft (closed) does give software to these sorts of needy countries/people, regardless of whatever hidden motive that slashdot thinks that they have.
"taxes company profits heavily if they use cheap off-shore labour"
Ever heard of free trade? First, companies actually get a taxbreak for outsourcing- which should be done away with. But, the problem only occurs because the jobs are being shipped to countries with a much lower cost of living. Perhaps some sort of "Third world labor" tax? Who knows, but the solution of heavy taxing burdens all of the UK/US tech companies, simply encourages them to move over seas entirely.
"Sure, it sucks if you lose your livelihood but invariably it's as a result of this bigger thing called progress."
Please stop heralding OSS as the mesiah. I use OSS, I love OSS. It's fun. But, who are you kidding? At best, OSS will bust Microsoft's balls enough that they actually have to develop fantastic software without DRM or other nasty things (don't worry, I have no doubt in my mind they are capable of it.)
I'm sure the top kernel hackers at Google will be far better off than you or I once their IPO happens.
Yes, but what makes you think that the top kernel hackers are Open Source developers? How many patches have they given back to the community. Simply because someone else profits off of Open Source, does not mean that Open Source is profitable.
You and your SI can shove it.
Have you ever heard a great two speaker system?
You will feel as if you are right there with the band / orchestra. As long as I only have two ears, I only need two speakers.
Back when I was using Gnome 2.4 on Redhat, stuff didn't just work. In fact, if I ever switched themes, the whole thing ceased to work. It would work for about five minutes, then errors would fly with GConf Errors. I would have to restart X every time. So, finally I gave it the boot, and I've been happily using KDE ever since.
I'm pretty sure they use compression, though, which significantly lowers cost.
Not better- just more people experience what people with 5 or even 2 speakers can already experience by themselves
Hahahaha, oh god, you are so funny. I don't think anyone has ever told that joke here before.
I think you seem to be missing something.
Microsoft can make very good software (you think their employees are stupid?) And Microsoft will change their software when they see it is time to do so- they probably have a (many) team(s) of people that decide exactly when this date is.
And I thought the fischer price interface of XP was bad...
How dare you? Fischer Price wouldn't put their name on that interface.
The history of the olympics is to show which soldiers are the best without actually fighting. Almost all the sports ( all the classical ones ) make the athletes more proficient in fighting. Take for example, the 100 yard dash. Running is very useful in combat. Or say, archery, or riflery. Or, hell, javelin throwing. And the field sports ( i.e. soccer/football ) certainly teach the athlete how to deal with opponents, and the game itself can be seen as a war.
Recent additions such as figure skating and diving, sports based on non-objective rulings, exist in spite of the history. Regardless, these sports are still physical in nature and, no matter how fruity they may appear, champion figure skaters are not people to pick fist fights with.
Math, however, has absolutely nothing to do with war or combat. In fact, it is not physical at all. There are no buzzer rounds, as your reflexes are not being tested. It is extremely competitive, but it is not a sport.
No, it says it collects referral information, most websites do.
"On Demand" with Comcast Digital Cable works that way. Most of the stuff is free too. Only problem is that it is a compressed digital video, and the pixels are easily recognizable ( probably as good looking as normal cable, but not as good as most digital or HD )
Japan is far from having the "lowest crime rate imaginable"
who says they couldn't release a non-x86 binary?
Actually the poster should have said some form of codec in the post, just saying the bitrates is misleading and incomplete
You're arguing one philosophy from within another. Your philosophy is if you can measure it, it exists. And then you say another philosophy is wrong because you can't measure it.
The truth is, as long as you are indoctorined with another philosophy or ideal, you will not be able to accept another.