You should read up a bit more. Outlook was their initial GUESS as to the source of the exploit. Turns out it was someone else's server on their shared network connection.
Meanwhile, what else is there? Linux? Don't make me laugh. Linux has it's uses, but average-user-desktop is NOT one of them.
Macintosh? Pay waaaay more and can't run most wal-mart/etc software.
It's all well and good to delude ourselves into thinking there's a viable alternative, but for most people there simply isn't. How about focussing the energy spent bashing windows into making linux useable?
Doesn't this linked site violate the proposed INDUCE act? They're clearly showing copyrighted materials as an example of files that can be shared (see screenshot). Isn't this an example of what they're trying to stop?
I'm OK with limited this type of advertising, but believe the INDUCE act is too broadly written currently.
RP 10 does NOT require uses to register the software. Just hit cancel during registration.
Windows media player on the other hand is part of windows which (as of windows XP) does require registration. Windows media player tracks and reports (supposedly without idenification) some of your listening/use habits.
Quicktime does not require registration although they request it when you download it from their website (and it will try to take over not only file types but also mime types--you have to de-select both separately).
Is your apple powerbook for some reason INCAPABLE of being used as a spam server? Do spammers avoid buying apple products because they have fewer features?
Oh -- you mean you just want better education of end users? Why didn't you say so? (Right--this is Slashdot and we ALWAYS blame Microsoft.)
Microsoft has lots of room for improvement, but they also have the largest share of novice "click-anything" users.
Streambox? Is that the same people that everyone keeps bringing up that were REMOVING the DRM, not making a compatible DRM of their own? I'm guessing yes. REMOVING DRM is different from making COMPATIBLE DRM.
To my knowledge, NO ONE has tried to make a real-compatible DRM, and I'm guessing no one will. If they want to, they should be able to, but since real doesn't have proprietary hardware, I doubt it will happen.
Bob's ink is only LEXMARK compatible if you want to go that way. We'd have to assume in the analogy that Lexmark ink worked in both Lexmark and Epson printers but that Bob's ink was compatible with only Lexmark printers.
As pointed out, Mac users are hardly 1/2 the target market. Sorry, you ARE outnumbered by that much. Sometimes it doesn't make sense to support that small of a market segment. I'm sorry you feel slighted, but you chose to use a Mac. You can't force developers to bow to your choice.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but Apple hasn't made their songs play on the "RealPod" and there is no court case. Real's "hypocrisy" is completely irrelevant because they don't MAKE a media player.
If Epson made cheaper cartridges for Lexmark printers, I'd have to say, "More power to ya".
And EVERYONE, including Apple wants to make money.
Incorrect. Real does not own copyright to the music they sell, so they CAN NOT choose to use a non-DRM format. There IS a reason Apple AND Real use DRM on their files.
Can someone explain how this is different from...
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Can anyone explain how this is any different from the following hypothetical scenario?
Lexmark produces inkjet printers.
Lexmark ink catridges have a special chip identifying themselves as "Lexmark Brand" and the printer will work only with those chips.
Bob's Cheap Ink attempts to negotiate with Lexmark to produce compatible cartridges.
Lexmark refuses to disclose the technology.
Bob's reverse engineers the chip to make their own compatible ink.
Lexmark sues Bob's under DMCA.
In my mind, there is only one difference, and that difference is negated by RIAA-imposed restrictions--the ability of the ipod to play MP3s. As noted, that option is NOT available because DRM-less files are a deal-breaker for the RIAA. Therefore, this option is not open to "Bob's" or "Real".
Now, granted, Bob's cartridges may or may not be as good as Lexmark's, but that isn't the issue here is it.
So what's the difference besides the lack of any Apple-level Lexmark fanatics?
Guess what -- Apple could use those great formats too. Guess why they don't? The record companies won't let them. (Do you think they'd let Real, but not Apple?!)
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"There is nothing Microsoft could do to prevent this."
But this is slashdot so we won't let little things like facts get in the way of a good MS bashing session.
I want to laugh as marines try to knife me while my regen heals me as fast as they can hurt me. Then I'll devour them.
HL2 has been delayed a grand total of .... 1 year. .... 1 1/2 years ago.
It was announced a grand total of
Compared to many popular games, HL2 is way AHEAD of schedule (remember how long StarCraft was delayed?).
The ONLY reason I can find for people thinking HL2 has been delayed a long time is that they really, REALLY want to play it NOW.
I'm going to be using the backup I burned. Oh -- you didn't know there's now an "offline" mode? Guess you should be up-to-date before finding fault.
You should read up a bit more. Outlook was their initial GUESS as to the source of the exploit. Turns out it was someone else's server on their shared network connection.
I suspect the implication above is that Longhorn won't be on his computer. :)
Gee, I must have missed the upgrades from the horribly insecure win98 to winxp sp2.
Oh wait -- they HAVE improved.
Do they have room to continue improving? You bet! Does linux also? You better believe it.
Meanwhile, what else is there? Linux? Don't make me laugh. Linux has it's uses, but average-user-desktop is NOT one of them.
Macintosh? Pay waaaay more and can't run most wal-mart/etc software.
It's all well and good to delude ourselves into thinking there's a viable alternative, but for most people there simply isn't. How about focussing the energy spent bashing windows into making linux useable?
Doesn't this linked site violate the proposed INDUCE act? They're clearly showing copyrighted materials as an example of files that can be shared (see screenshot). Isn't this an example of what they're trying to stop?
I'm OK with limited this type of advertising, but believe the INDUCE act is too broadly written currently.
RP 10 does NOT require uses to register the software. Just hit cancel during registration.
Windows media player on the other hand is part of windows which (as of windows XP) does require registration. Windows media player tracks and reports (supposedly without idenification) some of your listening/use habits.
Quicktime does not require registration although they request it when you download it from their website (and it will try to take over not only file types but also mime types--you have to de-select both separately).
It sounds like a fun toy and all, but if you're that desperate for a partner, pay some teenager a couple of bucks an hour. :P
On the other hand, if you've got money to burn, I suppose why not?
Is your apple powerbook for some reason INCAPABLE of being used as a spam server? Do spammers avoid buying apple products because they have fewer features?
Oh -- you mean you just want better education of end users? Why didn't you say so? (Right--this is Slashdot and we ALWAYS blame Microsoft.)
Microsoft has lots of room for improvement, but they also have the largest share of novice "click-anything" users.
Someone needs to learn the difference between codecs and drm if they want their "question" to be taken seriously.
I thought it was X(N) where X(N) = X(N-1)+Y
Where Y is an increase greater then inflation and X(N) starts at the all-time high a few years ago.
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Reply in this thread should note that hitting the J key in winamp allows for the easiest searching I've ever seen.
Everything except the cd ripping/burning is free.
[points to comments about Canada in thread]
I LIVE in Logan. How come I didn't hear about this sooner?!
Streambox? Is that the same people that everyone keeps bringing up that were REMOVING the DRM, not making a compatible DRM of their own? I'm guessing yes. REMOVING DRM is different from making COMPATIBLE DRM.
To my knowledge, NO ONE has tried to make a real-compatible DRM, and I'm guessing no one will. If they want to, they should be able to, but since real doesn't have proprietary hardware, I doubt it will happen.
Bob's ink is only LEXMARK compatible if you want to go that way. We'd have to assume in the analogy that Lexmark ink worked in both Lexmark and Epson printers but that Bob's ink was compatible with only Lexmark printers.
As pointed out, Mac users are hardly 1/2 the target market. Sorry, you ARE outnumbered by that much. Sometimes it doesn't make sense to support that small of a market segment. I'm sorry you feel slighted, but you chose to use a Mac. You can't force developers to bow to your choice.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but Apple hasn't made their songs play on the "RealPod" and there is no court case. Real's "hypocrisy" is completely irrelevant because they don't MAKE a media player.
If Epson made cheaper cartridges for Lexmark printers, I'd have to say, "More power to ya".
And EVERYONE, including Apple wants to make money.
Incorrect. Real does not own copyright to the music they sell, so they CAN NOT choose to use a non-DRM format. There IS a reason Apple AND Real use DRM on their files.
Can anyone explain how this is any different from the following hypothetical scenario? Lexmark produces inkjet printers. Lexmark ink catridges have a special chip identifying themselves as "Lexmark Brand" and the printer will work only with those chips. Bob's Cheap Ink attempts to negotiate with Lexmark to produce compatible cartridges. Lexmark refuses to disclose the technology. Bob's reverse engineers the chip to make their own compatible ink. Lexmark sues Bob's under DMCA. In my mind, there is only one difference, and that difference is negated by RIAA-imposed restrictions--the ability of the ipod to play MP3s. As noted, that option is NOT available because DRM-less files are a deal-breaker for the RIAA. Therefore, this option is not open to "Bob's" or "Real". Now, granted, Bob's cartridges may or may not be as good as Lexmark's, but that isn't the issue here is it. So what's the difference besides the lack of any Apple-level Lexmark fanatics?
Once more kiddies, there is a difference between REMOVING protection and making a COMPATIBLE protection.
I'm glad you can play those itunes files on any player you want. Wait. You can't. You have to burn them to CD first just like Real's files.
Guess what -- Apple could use those great formats too. Guess why they don't? The record companies won't let them. (Do you think they'd let Real, but not Apple?!)