Better build diode bridges into every connection! You wouldn't want an astronaut from the opposite side of the sun to try and dock with the ISS to cause a polarity inversion!
If we on Slashdot start calling cookies "malware" then it's no different than when ordinary computer users don't know the difference between a virus and a trojan.
Next thing you know we have teachers who think Linux is a Windows program and that no computer can run without a Microsoft OS.
Also, Jobs could come in and say "Because we want to support the iOS devices, no Flash will be allowed on Facebook anymore". That would be a massive improvement right off the bat. At the very least it would shut down Farmville for awhile.
Netflix USA and Netflix Canada are two very different things, as far as content goes.
First, let me say that what Netflix is doing is really great. They offer their services on a lot of devices and their streaming-only service in Canada is only 8$CAD per month. I'm sure all the competition is scared of Netflix, especially the cables companies. I can't wait to see them try to lower our already-low monthly caps to try and stop Netflix from gaining ground. I even bet the CRTC will stay silent and do nothing when it happens.
Second, a quick comment about their use of SilverLight for their computer streaming. A lot of people switched to Mac to stop using Microsoft software. A non-Silverlight native program for Mac OS X would solve that problem. It doesn't have to be in a damn browser window. But since I own an iPod touch, a Wii and the new Apple TV, I still have plenty of choices for viewing Netflix, so that SilverLight problem is easy to go around. Not everyone has that many choices though, so the sooner they can drop SilverLight, the better. Linux users are completely left out for now.
Third, the major problem with Netflix Canada is the selection itself. I don't know if it's the CRTC, the Canadian television networks or some other legal thing but the choice of content is extremely limited. And when I say extremely, I'm not kidding.
How about current TV shows? Not only are these not available, but even the previous years: - American Dad, Chuck, The Cleveland Show, Doctor Who (except the classic series), Eureka, Family Guy, Futurama, Robot Chicken, The Simpsons, South Park, Stargate Universe, V (original and new series), Warehouse 13.
Would I be happy with older TV shows? Sure, if the list was good enough. - Better Off Ted, Cheers, Corner Gas, Seinfeld, Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis are not available.
The only TV series I was happy to see in the list was Heroes. Too bad NBC cancelled it before we had a proper ending.
What about old movies? A quick search gave me these results: - 12 Monkeys, Coneheads, Dark City, Dune, Gattaca, Lord of War, Lost in Space, Pitch Black, Shaun of the Dead are available - Ace Ventura, Aliens, Army of Darkness, Blade Runner, Galaxy Quest, Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day, Mars Attacks!, Men in Black, The Naked Gun, Office Space, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Predator, Soylent Green, Stargate, Terminator (except T2) and Spaceballs are not available.
So what is available, exactly? Not a lot. Forget recent box-office movies. If it's recent you most probably never even heard of it and if it's old it's really, really old. Go ahead, try to search your favorite movies and TV shows. You'll be disappointed.
As things are now, I cancelled my free one-month membership before it was even over. But as soon as Netflix Canada gets a half-decent selection, I'm restarting my membership.
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With a 16-ton weight?
I think so Brain, but then how do you get your USB flash drive out of your body?
Know what I mean? Nudge-nudge!
I'm a doctor, not a doorstop!
You don't understand. It's a Jersey thing - Jamie O’Shea
Yet another proof that the selection of Netflix Canada sucks: Journey to the far side of the Sun is not available.
Since they thought everything was reversed, they re-wired the shuttle to invert the polarity. But everything was reversed except for the polarity.
I don't even remember if it was a movie or an episode of the Twilight Zone or something.
Better build diode bridges into every connection! You wouldn't want an astronaut from the opposite side of the sun to try and dock with the ISS to cause a polarity inversion!
If we on Slashdot start calling cookies "malware" then it's no different than when ordinary computer users don't know the difference between a virus and a trojan.
Next thing you know we have teachers who think Linux is a Windows program and that no computer can run without a Microsoft OS.
Common Medal of Friendship += 1
Imagine what happens if you try to eat the whole cookie at once.
Malware is executable software. The evercookie isn't software, it's a simple marker.
If it really works on iPhone then at least we know it doesn't use Flash or SilverLight.
The Canadian Industry Association? What about them?
You know what else is a stupid free game that idiots become addicted to? Shakes & Fidget - The Game.
No it wouldn't
Apple can't have caused the housing crash, Apple-made houses have no windows which makes them crash-proof.
Just crank the volume to 11!
Netflix USA and Netflix Canada are two very different things, as far as content goes.
First, let me say that what Netflix is doing is really great. They offer their services on a lot of devices and their streaming-only service in Canada is only 8$CAD per month. I'm sure all the competition is scared of Netflix, especially the cables companies. I can't wait to see them try to lower our already-low monthly caps to try and stop Netflix from gaining ground. I even bet the CRTC will stay silent and do nothing when it happens.
Second, a quick comment about their use of SilverLight for their computer streaming. A lot of people switched to Mac to stop using Microsoft software. A non-Silverlight native program for Mac OS X would solve that problem. It doesn't have to be in a damn browser window. But since I own an iPod touch, a Wii and the new Apple TV, I still have plenty of choices for viewing Netflix, so that SilverLight problem is easy to go around. Not everyone has that many choices though, so the sooner they can drop SilverLight, the better. Linux users are completely left out for now.
Third, the major problem with Netflix Canada is the selection itself. I don't know if it's the CRTC, the Canadian television networks or some other legal thing but the choice of content is extremely limited. And when I say extremely, I'm not kidding.
How about current TV shows? Not only are these not available, but even the previous years:
- American Dad, Chuck, The Cleveland Show, Doctor Who (except the classic series), Eureka, Family Guy, Futurama, Robot Chicken, The Simpsons, South Park, Stargate Universe, V (original and new series), Warehouse 13.
Would I be happy with older TV shows? Sure, if the list was good enough.
- Better Off Ted, Cheers, Corner Gas, Seinfeld, Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis are not available.
The only TV series I was happy to see in the list was Heroes. Too bad NBC cancelled it before we had a proper ending.
What about old movies? A quick search gave me these results:
- 12 Monkeys, Coneheads, Dark City, Dune, Gattaca, Lord of War, Lost in Space, Pitch Black, Shaun of the Dead are available
- Ace Ventura, Aliens, Army of Darkness, Blade Runner, Galaxy Quest, Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day, Mars Attacks!, Men in Black, The Naked Gun, Office Space, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Predator, Soylent Green, Stargate, Terminator (except T2) and Spaceballs are not available.
So what is available, exactly? Not a lot. Forget recent box-office movies. If it's recent you most probably never even heard of it and if it's old it's really, really old. Go ahead, try to search your favorite movies and TV shows. You'll be disappointed.
As things are now, I cancelled my free one-month membership before it was even over. But as soon as Netflix Canada gets a half-decent selection, I'm restarting my membership.
And 3rd post is the new sixth.
The real question is: how many people are actually willing to pay 35 bucks for a book about a Joomla extension?
Tell me about it! What is he doing on those other two hours of work? He's getting paid for eight hours of work, not six!
Now go back to Farmville, you!
Your message is clear: we should ban smoking outside of buildings too!
I guess FaceBook and Twitter are the new Second Life.
When I want to see information about a business, I just go to their website, not FaceBook.