At that point it would not even be 'the internet' anymore that they were proving, and all the 'real' internet users (i.e. not AOL) would just switch to a real provider and have a deliciously AOL free 'net experience.
AOL's willingness to exclude Linux users, handicapped people, and others who don't fit into their mass-market mold
Thats just stupid. Do you really thing a linux user would be interested in AOL's 'exclusive content' let alone in AOL itself? It is obvious that anyone using an alternative OS is not AOL's target market. And as for handicapped people, it is not AOL's responsibility to accomodate them. Am I to assume you also complain that Tommy Hilfiger does not produce shirts wearable by the immensely obese?
Do you think Rob Malda and Jeff Bates would ever have been allowed to do their schtick on AOL or through Time-Warner? Would Time-Warner have tolerated -- let alone supported -- freshmeat? What about other sites that cover Linux and Open Source news, like Linux Today, Linux Weekly News, Linux.com, and all the rest?
Excuse me, but what in gods name does Time-Warner have to do with small websites like these? Absolutely nothing. There is not one thing Time-Warner could have done to prevent Slashdot from starting. You seem to be unaware of the fact that Slashdot was not started by some publishing conglomerate as a moneymaking venture. Time-Warner (or anyone else for that matter) does not have to power to stop a couple kids with a web server from saying whatever they want to say.
Maybe you should wait until some type of transgression actually occurs before you denounce the big bad corporations with such vigor. There is no reason to believe that what was a business move will become some internet controlling monster. It is already clear that even 'average' people (who you imply would not seek out anything other than what they were spoonfed by their AOL/T-W masters) want choice. Look at cable and satellite TV. What was previously dissemenation via only 4 major networks is now a mishmash of different genres, with more choice available than ever before. And pretty much anyone can get a local cable access show.
I will give AOL/Time-Warner the benefit of the doubt here, and I urge other Slashdot readers to give some thought to issues like these rather than just nodding and agreeing that large corporations are bad.
I would say that a completely CGI character interacting with real actors was pretty groundbreaking (even if the character itself annoyed people) and the shots they got using completely CGI backgrounds got were a lot more awe-inspiring than digitally removing the wires from kung fu scenes.
Topsy Turvy was a very excellent movie about Gilbert and Sullivan. It mainly revolved around the production of the Mikado, but explored a lot of other issues as well. One of the best of the year. It won in makeup because it was the only 'legitimate' movie in the catagory.
Sorry, but the matrix had a few 'neato' effects, most notably the bullet-time sequences, but TPM was probably the most visually stunning movie in history. Say what you will about the movies problems, but to brush off ILM's groundbreaking work like this was a slap in the face.
Prior Art? Douglas Clegg's 'Naomi'
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Douglas Clegg released a new chapter of his unpublished novel 'Naomi' every month between May and September 1999 for free. It is now being released on paper. Naomi
I do not see how you think your argument makes any sense. You do realize that the cows food is grown on land and with resources that could be used to grow food for humans? Hence, a choice has been made to utilize these resources for the production of beef and dairy products, as opposed to more energy-efficient use.
it was so on topic. you're being completely insensitive to the victims killed and maimed by out of control hard drive platters, which can gain intense velocity as they rip through the metal casing of the hard drive and slice through anything in their path. unstoppable juggernauts of destructive whirling power that can cut through flesh and bone like butter and become embedded in walls, still slick with the gore any unfortunates in their path.
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the issue is the government's ability to grant or withhold these entitlements. as long as this exists, corruption will exist.
is going to harm biodiversity? IT CAN'T PROPAGATE.
and practically every other ebm/synth/industrial band. i just saw vnv nation and they had ibooks onstage.
in rochester ny!
noted.
federal law enforcement? tell me where thats authorized by the constitution.
huh? other sites (like ain't it cool news) have been posting reviews of x-men for weeks. also, they WARN you about spoilers.
horrible.
apogee had nothing to do with the actual creation of wolf3d. they only published it.
At that point it would not even be 'the internet' anymore that they were proving, and all the 'real' internet users (i.e. not AOL) would just switch to a real provider and have a deliciously AOL free 'net experience.
heheh. naboola-boola. you are a comedy genius my friend.
Thats just stupid. Do you really thing a linux user would be interested in AOL's 'exclusive content' let alone in AOL itself? It is obvious that anyone using an alternative OS is not AOL's target market. And as for handicapped people, it is not AOL's responsibility to accomodate them. Am I to assume you also complain that Tommy Hilfiger does not produce shirts wearable by the immensely obese?
Do you think Rob Malda and Jeff Bates would ever have been allowed to do their schtick on AOL or through Time-Warner? Would Time-Warner have tolerated -- let alone supported -- freshmeat? What about other sites that cover Linux and Open Source news, like Linux Today, Linux Weekly News, Linux.com, and all the rest?
Excuse me, but what in gods name does Time-Warner have to do with small websites like these? Absolutely nothing. There is not one thing Time-Warner could have done to prevent Slashdot from starting. You seem to be unaware of the fact that Slashdot was not started by some publishing conglomerate as a moneymaking venture. Time-Warner (or anyone else for that matter) does not have to power to stop a couple kids with a web server from saying whatever they want to say.
Maybe you should wait until some type of transgression actually occurs before you denounce the big bad corporations with such vigor. There is no reason to believe that what was a business move will become some internet controlling monster. It is already clear that even 'average' people (who you imply would not seek out anything other than what they were spoonfed by their AOL/T-W masters) want choice. Look at cable and satellite TV. What was previously dissemenation via only 4 major networks is now a mishmash of different genres, with more choice available than ever before. And pretty much anyone can get a local cable access show.
I will give AOL/Time-Warner the benefit of the doubt here, and I urge other Slashdot readers to give some thought to issues like these rather than just nodding and agreeing that large corporations are bad.
in case one is needed.
and the ring of dooooooooooooooooooooooooooom!
you can export to avi from qt pro. from there you should be able to mpg it with no probs.
"THAT had never been done before"
Except maybe in say, a GAP commercial.
I would say that a completely CGI character interacting with real actors was pretty groundbreaking (even if the character itself annoyed people) and the shots they got using completely CGI backgrounds got were a lot more awe-inspiring than digitally removing the wires from kung fu scenes.
Topsy Turvy was a very excellent movie about Gilbert and Sullivan. It mainly revolved around the production of the Mikado, but explored a lot of other issues as well. One of the best of the year. It won in makeup because it was the only 'legitimate' movie in the catagory.
Sorry, but the matrix had a few 'neato' effects, most notably the bullet-time sequences, but TPM was probably the most visually stunning movie in history. Say what you will about the movies problems, but to brush off ILM's groundbreaking work like this was a slap in the face.
Douglas Clegg released a new chapter of his unpublished novel 'Naomi' every month between May and September 1999 for free. It is now being released on paper.
Naomi
I do not see how you think your argument makes any sense. You do realize that the cows food is grown on land and with resources that could be used to grow food for humans? Hence, a choice has been made to utilize these resources for the production of beef and dairy products, as opposed to more energy-efficient use.
it was so on topic. you're being completely insensitive to the victims killed and maimed by out of control hard drive platters, which can gain intense velocity as they rip through the metal casing of the hard drive and slice through anything in their path. unstoppable juggernauts of destructive whirling power that can cut through flesh and bone like butter and become embedded in walls, still slick with the gore any unfortunates in their path.
you cruel monster.
the monkey was the only good thing about that damn show. leave the monkey alone. (oh no! eco-terrorists!)
To you
true, true
wow, this makes me so proud to attend RIT. let me guess, you're an IT major.