Conversely, without a law, owners didn't want to risk some alienating customers.
They may, however, be alienating other customers. For example, I enjoy bowling. I could not step a foot near some of the establishments in my town without feeling the cancer come on. Now, however, I can go and enjoy a past-time which is fun and be able to breathe at the same time.
Let me finish by stating I agree with the sentiment of your statements. I just wanted to make a point on a specific case within your post.
I agreed with you right up until you stated sysinternals isn't one of Windows advantages. Just because it is bringing similar *nix functionality to Windows doesn't make it disadvantageous. I would argue that without sysinternals, Windows would be bunk compared to *nix systems (from a administrative and/or development standpoint.)
The Who concert was classy. They did a really good job. And, thankfully, there were no wardrobe malfunctions (which is not what made this concert classe;)
Strangely, I was more interested in the Super Bowl this time around. There were some interesting ads, but I was also playing cards with the family. So, when my attention was diverted, mostly it was because of the game.
I'm no insider, but I do remember a walk-out by the actor's guild about 5 years ago. For the most part, it had to do with royalties on DVD releases and how much the actors should get from those. Only slightly behind the main theme was royalties received from Internet replay and other online sales. Thus was born the vomit of "reality" (situational) tv shows. They get "volunteers" to try and kill themselves for a load of cash.
Actually, it is people like him that the publishers want. They are passionate about games and willing to spend the money. How many times does a customer need to get burned by DRM measures that hose a computer, break hardware, or fail to work properly. Why must those who know how have to image their disc to the hard drive, use a myriad of software to bypass/mimic the DRM handshake so that we won't have to play the disc swap and scratch game. Why must we deal with 50 different types of DRM, many of which cause OS instability or fall over each other with background processes.
It was dismissed without prejudice, which means (I think) that they can bring another suit against Lindor. In which case, they would hope to get a more favorable judge. However, I think, the judge is able to see the result of the previous case if (s)he so chooses.
It's all about the creativity. For whatever reason, they've made the Super Bowl ads more interesting and very creative. After awhile, people started realizing that the ads were creative and started telling friends. So, as the years went on, more people started watching for the ads (especially when the game was very ho-hum, which apparently occurred a lot in the 80s). But now, since the Internet now hosts videos, people can wait a few hours and see the commercials online if they want.
I agree that the NFL would "win", but the GP does make a good point about scope. If the teams played in arenas not subsidized by local and state tax monies, then they have all the right to restrict public use. But since they *are* using public monies, it is not fair for them to restrict public use. In fact, it should be the local and state governments that should be collecting obscene profits from public viewing of sports franchises where they've subsidized the building of arenas. In theory the monies collected by the governments would be distributed back into public works and social programs.
I prefer the walls. As a person who works with software all day, I don't need the distraction of others in the corner of my eye. I listen to music and do my job. Now, the music is low enough that I can still hear the person four cubicles down (if they're talking at phone talk volume, which is louder than normal)
A: Apple has DRM, they can kill your access to the programs and files you purchased
B:...
A: Apple has total control over your device, you are only "renting" it from them
B: But it's cool and hip! It's the start of the next yuppie trend.
potentially socially awkward... yes, potentially. But as I've been studying the homeschooling option, I've found that there are plenty of groups that allow home-schoolers to get together for activities. Particularly, field trips that the litigation fearing public schools cannot or could not do. Pack up for the day for a visit to the fine arts museum in the city, no problem. Take off for an overnight stay in another state to study the region, freely accomplished. There is also good support between the home-schooling community. Particularly, if one person is better at divulging the math or sciences or literature, whatever, the group can meet there.
Either you were lucky or you didn't notice the hoops you had to jump through. I've been to two different colleges (Jr. College and a University) and, while I've appreciate the advisors, they were mostly unhelpful in getting me to the correct classes. That was a frustrating hoop I had to jump through. I had to deal with classes at odd times of the day, whether I enjoyed it is immaterial. I had to deal with inane professors that would rather be in their office designing whatever theory they were working on. Or student-teachers that were either hard to understand (foreign) or couldn't teach (expound information to students, give assignments that made sense).
Can you truly say that you enjoyed every single class you took? Probably, like me and most of us, there were some classes that were terrific and some that were obnoxious. I learned a lot at my JC, then got a lot of professional experience, and then learned a lot of Maths at the Uni. The other stuff, because of experience, I already knew (though some of those were quite enjoyable).
Yeah, I'd say the government should be paying more attention to tax reform. But seeing how badly they're botching health care reform, I'm still hoping for that change that was promised.
/don't blame me, I didn't vote for him. but I did vote.
To repeat the AC... "Why do they need to be under a tremendous amount of stress?" Sure, you have to meet deadlines and such, but that's what the planning process is for. Planning happens in all development types (Agile, etc.) And the plan must be revisited to revise the deadlines (because, sometimes, crap happens and code doesn't work correctly.)
I wonder how the employees do at companies that state "it'll be done when it is done." I wonder if it is a less stressful place to work because you know your employer is watching out for you and the product. Or is it a massive push to get it done at all costs, and the employer is trying to put a good face to the public.
I had my hands on an ET cart that a friend had bought at a garage sale. He had no idea the value of it. Or, at least, the historical value. I should probably offer him $10 for it. I'm sure, at this point, it's a limited copy and eventually will become hard to find and a collector's item.
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Conversely, without a law, owners didn't want to risk some alienating customers.
They may, however, be alienating other customers. For example, I enjoy bowling. I could not step a foot near some of the establishments in my town without feeling the cancer come on. Now, however, I can go and enjoy a past-time which is fun and be able to breathe at the same time.
Let me finish by stating I agree with the sentiment of your statements. I just wanted to make a point on a specific case within your post.
I know! It's like that free "demo" language program I keep hearing about! I can't believe they're giving away a FREE "demo".
I agreed with you right up until you stated sysinternals isn't one of Windows advantages. Just because it is bringing similar *nix functionality to Windows doesn't make it disadvantageous. I would argue that without sysinternals, Windows would be bunk compared to *nix systems (from a administrative and/or development standpoint.)
The Who concert was classy. They did a really good job. And, thankfully, there were no wardrobe malfunctions (which is not what made this concert classe ;)
Strangely, I was more interested in the Super Bowl this time around. There were some interesting ads, but I was also playing cards with the family. So, when my attention was diverted, mostly it was because of the game.
I'm no insider, but I do remember a walk-out by the actor's guild about 5 years ago. For the most part, it had to do with royalties on DVD releases and how much the actors should get from those. Only slightly behind the main theme was royalties received from Internet replay and other online sales. Thus was born the vomit of "reality" (situational) tv shows. They get "volunteers" to try and kill themselves for a load of cash.
Of course, I could be way off on this.
Actually, it is people like him that the publishers want. They are passionate about games and willing to spend the money. How many times does a customer need to get burned by DRM measures that hose a computer, break hardware, or fail to work properly. Why must those who know how have to image their disc to the hard drive, use a myriad of software to bypass/mimic the DRM handshake so that we won't have to play the disc swap and scratch game. Why must we deal with 50 different types of DRM, many of which cause OS instability or fall over each other with background processes.
It was dismissed without prejudice, which means (I think) that they can bring another suit against Lindor. In which case, they would hope to get a more favorable judge. However, I think, the judge is able to see the result of the previous case if (s)he so chooses.
It's all about the creativity. For whatever reason, they've made the Super Bowl ads more interesting and very creative. After awhile, people started realizing that the ads were creative and started telling friends. So, as the years went on, more people started watching for the ads (especially when the game was very ho-hum, which apparently occurred a lot in the 80s). But now, since the Internet now hosts videos, people can wait a few hours and see the commercials online if they want.
I agree that the NFL would "win", but the GP does make a good point about scope. If the teams played in arenas not subsidized by local and state tax monies, then they have all the right to restrict public use. But since they *are* using public monies, it is not fair for them to restrict public use. In fact, it should be the local and state governments that should be collecting obscene profits from public viewing of sports franchises where they've subsidized the building of arenas. In theory the monies collected by the governments would be distributed back into public works and social programs.
I prefer the walls. As a person who works with software all day, I don't need the distraction of others in the corner of my eye. I listen to music and do my job. Now, the music is low enough that I can still hear the person four cubicles down (if they're talking at phone talk volume, which is louder than normal)
A: Apple has DRM, they can kill your access to the programs and files you purchased ...
B:
A: Apple has total control over your device, you are only "renting" it from them
B: But it's cool and hip! It's the start of the next yuppie trend.
Step 1: Remove 60% of features ...
Step 2: Add 60% to the price
Step 3:
Step 4: Profit!
Woohoo!
When I see iPad and hear about Steve Jobs making his announcement, the voice in my head says "Steve Jabs". (Is that a Brooklyn or NY accent?)
That was the parent's point... just in a back-handed way.
potentially socially awkward... yes, potentially. But as I've been studying the homeschooling option, I've found that there are plenty of groups that allow home-schoolers to get together for activities. Particularly, field trips that the litigation fearing public schools cannot or could not do. Pack up for the day for a visit to the fine arts museum in the city, no problem. Take off for an overnight stay in another state to study the region, freely accomplished. There is also good support between the home-schooling community. Particularly, if one person is better at divulging the math or sciences or literature, whatever, the group can meet there.
Either you were lucky or you didn't notice the hoops you had to jump through. I've been to two different colleges (Jr. College and a University) and, while I've appreciate the advisors, they were mostly unhelpful in getting me to the correct classes. That was a frustrating hoop I had to jump through. I had to deal with classes at odd times of the day, whether I enjoyed it is immaterial. I had to deal with inane professors that would rather be in their office designing whatever theory they were working on. Or student-teachers that were either hard to understand (foreign) or couldn't teach (expound information to students, give assignments that made sense).
Can you truly say that you enjoyed every single class you took? Probably, like me and most of us, there were some classes that were terrific and some that were obnoxious. I learned a lot at my JC, then got a lot of professional experience, and then learned a lot of Maths at the Uni. The other stuff, because of experience, I already knew (though some of those were quite enjoyable).
Yeah, I'd say the government should be paying more attention to tax reform. But seeing how badly they're botching health care reform, I'm still hoping for that change that was promised.
/don't blame me, I didn't vote for him. but I did vote.
As a 30-something, I already do. There's a reason my ringtone is They Might Be Giants' "Minimum Wage"
To repeat the AC... "Why do they need to be under a tremendous amount of stress?" Sure, you have to meet deadlines and such, but that's what the planning process is for. Planning happens in all development types (Agile, etc.) And the plan must be revisited to revise the deadlines (because, sometimes, crap happens and code doesn't work correctly.)
I wonder how the employees do at companies that state "it'll be done when it is done." I wonder if it is a less stressful place to work because you know your employer is watching out for you and the product. Or is it a massive push to get it done at all costs, and the employer is trying to put a good face to the public.
The labor laws exist because the unions were successful. But like a bad politician, they don't go away when the job is done.
That's my new sig... thank you!
I had my hands on an ET cart that a friend had bought at a garage sale. He had no idea the value of it. Or, at least, the historical value. I should probably offer him $10 for it. I'm sure, at this point, it's a limited copy and eventually will become hard to find and a collector's item.
As stated, this was an industry killer (or at least the last straw). But, fortunately, the industry bounced back, and the Atari name lives on.
Well, with top Baidu officials resigning there should be some openings... but it's got to make you wonder why the rats are jumping off the ship.