Or are we talking specifically clients like Morpheus , et al?
There are a LOT of conspiracy theory documents, etc on P2P networks (or there were last time I used one) that would certainly qualify as a free speech use.
There are also loads of personal photos that people apparently want to share with the world.
It's also a viable distribution method for independent artists.
If that were true, why would Apple care that Real is/was selling files that could be played on an ipod? (No, mp3 is not an option for RIAA-owned music.)
I'd guess Apple makes a lot more off ITMS then they imply.
In almost all cases (but not all) readability, clarity, and a good algorithm (and implementation of that algorithm) are far more important then optimizing code manually.
(This is the same reason we don't usually program in assembly.)
They allow users to upload music they don't have for some credit. Because of the license they think they have (no judgement on that yet) they can use anything so this is supposedly OK for them to do.
Files that have been uploaded are available at the upload bitrate (or lower) and are marked differently from the files they have CD quality recordings for.
1) Incredibly bad pathfinding. Even the character you control sometimes has trouble walking over to that container 3 feet away to open it.
2) Impossible quests. Sometimes your actions will render a quest impossible to finish. Not such a problem except they will haunt your quest journal for the rest of the game.
3) Buggy quests. DO NOT FIGHT THE HANDMAIDENS. This scripted arena-style challenge seems to work fine. However, if you do it, the next level will not load correctly and you'll be stuck staring at a black screen. Hooray!
4) Rushed scripting. (First game had similar problems.) I've almost given up on using any sort of stealth in the game because you will be sneaking along in solo mode (rest of your party hiding behind a rock) and suddenly you'll hit a script spot. Magically, all enemies can suddenly see you (and converse with you) AND the rest of your party will be conveniently teleported (isn't that a Star TREK thing?) to your location. Hooray! WHY don't they check to see if the NPCs can see you?!
5) Low FPS in areas. I have an AMD 2700+, 1.5GB RAM, and a geforce 6600GT. There are STILL certain areas where the framerate just gives up and dies. (It's not just *my* computer if that's what you're thinking.)
I'm not to the point the article mentions where storyline is thrown out the window yet. So far the story is fairly compelling although there are a few items they seem to hint at and then abandon.
Funny, every time **I** sit down with an apple product, I think "WHAT THE #@$@# WERE THEY THINKING?!" And I do it several times while using that product.
(Not saying windows is the answer either and let's not even START on linux UI.)
Maybe because they said an "average **ADMIN**". Someone who understands **BASIC** security like installing patches (and doing it before network connection).
There's a big difference between a "default install" and some **BASIC** security measures.
Slashdot Mirror
linux distributions?
http://www.filerush.com
Or are we talking specifically clients like Morpheus , et al?
There are a LOT of conspiracy theory documents, etc on P2P networks (or there were last time I used one) that would certainly qualify as a free speech use.
There are also loads of personal photos that people apparently want to share with the world.
It's also a viable distribution method for independent artists.
The list goes on and on and on.
If that were true, why would Apple care that Real is/was selling files that could be played on an ipod? (No, mp3 is not an option for RIAA-owned music.)
I'd guess Apple makes a lot more off ITMS then they imply.
Yes, it could never work. (FREE MUSIC!)
Or is it that the guy on the subway platform isn't that good?
And that machine could read your personal files and email them to the cracker who also installed the keylogger and other t00lz. no thanks.
In almost all cases (but not all) readability, clarity, and a good algorithm (and implementation of that algorithm) are far more important then optimizing code manually.
(This is the same reason we don't usually program in assembly.)
I believe you can still download the updates manually. You just can't use the WINDOWS update service. (Yes, I know that it also updates other things.)
I think they're guessing the ".cn" on the end would be enough to tip off the wary user.
Either reading or comprehension is missing here.
This doesn't pop up new windows, it puts up a new layer on the existing window. (CSS or flash usually.)
Do you really believe ANY of that has to do with downloading movies?
Or is it much more likely that the movie studios use harsh contracts and creative accounting to make as much money for themselves as possible?
You've never heard of educational pricing and software bundled with hardware?
The actual savings are going to be much lower.
Not only that, you are still just trying to imitate a Windows PC.
There needs to be a compelling reason to switch.
Price might count as such be a reason, but realistically, it's not going to be as big an incentive as you might expect.
Did you add in bump maps, normal maps, etc etc?
(You really should look at doom3 if you want something that pushes the limits of video card memory.)
Creative needs to start by working on their drivers/software. Ugh!
http://www.iriveramerica.com/prod/hd/
h10 is only 5 GB =(
But it supports mp3
Has an FM tuner
Requires no software (mounts as removeable drive)
Has a preplaceable battery.
No idea on a remote.
Extras include:
color screen
display images
reads text files
voice record
usb2
It was available yesterday....
In the US, we pay tax on "audio" blank CDs AND we get sued by the RIAA.
They allow users to upload music they don't have for some credit. Because of the license they think they have (no judgement on that yet) they can use anything so this is supposedly OK for them to do.
Files that have been uploaded are available at the upload bitrate (or lower) and are marked differently from the files they have CD quality recordings for.
Sometimes, even tirades are insightful.
This is about intimidation and preventing the someone else from doing the same thing. Not about recouping costs.
You have a way of releasing my car for download over the internet? Get the patent lawyers on that one, QUICK!
Your words are copyrighted. If you want to protect a process, you need a patent and you have to apply for those.
[picks up phone....]
Bugs I've found:
1) Incredibly bad pathfinding. Even the character you control sometimes has trouble walking over to that container 3 feet away to open it.
2) Impossible quests. Sometimes your actions will render a quest impossible to finish. Not such a problem except they will haunt your quest journal for the rest of the game.
3) Buggy quests. DO NOT FIGHT THE HANDMAIDENS. This scripted arena-style challenge seems to work fine. However, if you do it, the next level will not load correctly and you'll be stuck staring at a black screen. Hooray!
4) Rushed scripting. (First game had similar problems.) I've almost given up on using any sort of stealth in the game because you will be sneaking along in solo mode (rest of your party hiding behind a rock) and suddenly you'll hit a script spot. Magically, all enemies can suddenly see you (and converse with you) AND the rest of your party will be conveniently teleported (isn't that a Star TREK thing?) to your location. Hooray! WHY don't they check to see if the NPCs can see you?!
5) Low FPS in areas. I have an AMD 2700+, 1.5GB RAM, and a geforce 6600GT. There are STILL certain areas where the framerate just gives up and dies. (It's not just *my* computer if that's what you're thinking.)
I'm not to the point the article mentions where storyline is thrown out the window yet. So far the story is fairly compelling although there are a few items they seem to hint at and then abandon.
Funny, every time **I** sit down with an apple product, I think "WHAT THE #@$@# WERE THEY THINKING?!" And I do it several times while using that product.
(Not saying windows is the answer either and let's not even START on linux UI.)
That would be the "common sense" approach rather then the "who has the biggest lawyer" approach.
Sadly, common sense seems to have no place in legal matters.
Yes, yes it would. This study is interesting but people are reading way too much into it which is why we see so many "NO WAY" posts.
/. so there will be huge discussion about something OTHER then what the article is about.
It's entirely possible for a windows server to be more secure then a linux server **in this scenario**.
Fortunately, this IS
Maybe because they said an "average **ADMIN**". Someone who understands **BASIC** security like installing patches (and doing it before network connection).
There's a big difference between a "default install" and some **BASIC** security measures.