Apparently, if it is fully disclosed to the purchaser that these players will "punish" you for altering them, then it is totally legal. I think these awful things are going to be pushed on us by computer makers and everyone's going to get f*#ked by Sony et al (because let's be honest - blu-ray will win the hd-dvd war).
Libraries are more than just storage sites (i.e. not blockbuster et al.) for rentable items. They also serve as sanctuaries against the hustle and bustle of everyday life--they are places where you can read the newspaper or catch up on the latest philosophy journals (for instance). However, all too often the hustle and bustle invades the local library destroying the tranquility. For this reason, I would like to see libraries install white noise machines and better soundproofing.
It seems to me that if any employer (especially if federal) actually tries to enforce this ruling--provided the victims are competent--there will be a court battle. In my unexpert opinion, this clearly impinges upon our constitutionally protected right to free speech. Plus, unless our government deems us property of those we work for (I'm not saying it doesn't), there's just too much gray area to enforce this.
Of course, any airplane (sans no-fly zones) has the ability to go directly from A to B, whereas the train--with all its speed--must still go around geological obstacles...
Not to sound like an advocate or anything... But how is it that the Internet Archives project resists claims of copyright infringement and the likes when they have copies of entire websites in their records?
I know someone's going to object to this given all the press that technology towards quantum computing is getting BUT... I'm inside the beltway (DC Metro Area) and there are folks--in the know--who speculate The Agency (NSA) already has a quantum computer.... so much for conventional security.
A. In fact, you don't need people in space to get tax payers interested, take the Mars Rovers for example. The Mars Rovers have been HUGE successes for NASA from both Scientific and PR standpoints. In fact, though this is subjective speculation, I don't remember shuttle missions EVER getting as much press as the Rovers (minus the shuttle mission where everyone died) and certainly no shuttle missions have gotten such consistently positive press. Actually, when you take into consideration the Rovers' journey (from tense deployment to achievements, extended uptime, and other feats) their coverage really amounts to an epic tale. No, I'm pretty sure you don't need manned space flights.
B. The ISS (International Space Station) is a DISASTER. The astronauts in it currently aren't so much living in the station as they are trapped in it. As I recall, something went wrong with their AIR SUPPLY and they are on reserves. Further, unless by "worked on" you mean "every once in a while the Russians bring food" you are, unfortunately, mistaken. The program has hit a huge obstacle in that no nations (certainly not the USA) are on course with any of the modules (and they may never be).
C. Pure Science should be the aim, and NASA should then try to get us (the public) excited about it. Beautiful pictures of the stars, stories about searching for gravitational fields, and talk of "ion propulsion" should get someone psyched.
Manned missions in space don't make sense from scientific or economic perspectives. For the past two years we've been spending mega bucks on making a lost cause (the space shuttle) safer, but for what? The fact is that metal things are much cheaper (if one blows up, nobody dies). Instead of appealling to peoples hearts and dreams (we went to the moon back in 1969 - when it meant something) we should focus on aquiring knowledge about the cosmos and the like. To do that we don't need people.
If there is one thing that my transition to digital music has harmed, it's my ability to tolerate repetition. No longer am I content to sit and listen to just 10 albums. If I have to listen to the same favorite song twice in a day, I just don't have enough choices. These days, I need something that can hold thousands of songs, not 170. A gig just isn't enough. All hail the HD based player.
Actually, Apple offers serious educational discounts (and they never verify your student/professor status). And btw, what widescreen HD thirty inch lcd displays have you seen for less than three grand?
Unfortunately, I have to use Outlook on occassion. However, on the Mac, I am certain you can export from iCal to a format that Outlook can handle and pretty sure that you can make iCal default to using whatever that 'universal' calender file type is. Also, iCal can open Outlook's files. That'd solve the problem for Mac/PC users. Also, iCal syncs up with Palm PDAs via iSync and/or hotsync (bridging the gap between Mac, Palm, and potentially PC users).
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Apparently, if it is fully disclosed to the purchaser that these players will "punish" you for altering them, then it is totally legal. I think these awful things are going to be pushed on us by computer makers and everyone's going to get f*#ked by Sony et al (because let's be honest - blu-ray will win the hd-dvd war).
Libraries are more than just storage sites (i.e. not blockbuster et al.) for rentable items. They also serve as sanctuaries against the hustle and bustle of everyday life--they are places where you can read the newspaper or catch up on the latest philosophy journals (for instance). However, all too often the hustle and bustle invades the local library destroying the tranquility. For this reason, I would like to see libraries install white noise machines and better soundproofing.
It seems to me that if any employer (especially if federal) actually tries to enforce this ruling--provided the victims are competent--there will be a court battle. In my unexpert opinion, this clearly impinges upon our constitutionally protected right to free speech. Plus, unless our government deems us property of those we work for (I'm not saying it doesn't), there's just too much gray area to enforce this.
Of course, any airplane (sans no-fly zones) has the ability to go directly from A to B, whereas the train--with all its speed--must still go around geological obstacles...
Not to sound like an advocate or anything... But how is it that the Internet Archives project resists claims of copyright infringement and the likes when they have copies of entire websites in their records?
yup... the implications could reach all the way into my pants.
The satisfaction gained from knowing I wouldn't be running Microsoft products would enhance my productivity. (speaking of which--I use a Palm).
I know someone's going to object to this given all the press that technology towards quantum computing is getting BUT... I'm inside the beltway (DC Metro Area) and there are folks--in the know--who speculate The Agency (NSA) already has a quantum computer.... so much for conventional security.
All I'm saying is this: if Disney offs ABC (which it owns), I'll mod it up when I get the chance.
B. The ISS (International Space Station) is a DISASTER. The astronauts in it currently aren't so much living in the station as they are trapped in it. As I recall, something went wrong with their AIR SUPPLY and they are on reserves. Further, unless by "worked on" you mean "every once in a while the Russians bring food" you are, unfortunately, mistaken. The program has hit a huge obstacle in that no nations (certainly not the USA) are on course with any of the modules (and they may never be).
C. Pure Science should be the aim, and NASA should then try to get us (the public) excited about it. Beautiful pictures of the stars, stories about searching for gravitational fields, and talk of "ion propulsion" should get someone psyched.
Manned missions in space don't make sense from scientific or economic perspectives. For the past two years we've been spending mega bucks on making a lost cause (the space shuttle) safer, but for what? The fact is that metal things are much cheaper (if one blows up, nobody dies). Instead of appealling to peoples hearts and dreams (we went to the moon back in 1969 - when it meant something) we should focus on aquiring knowledge about the cosmos and the like. To do that we don't need people.
Show 'em who's the boss with saran wrap... only saran wrap...
the key to that post was not repetition as such. It was repetition forced by having so few choices.
If there is one thing that my transition to digital music has harmed, it's my ability to tolerate repetition. No longer am I content to sit and listen to just 10 albums. If I have to listen to the same favorite song twice in a day, I just don't have enough choices. These days, I need something that can hold thousands of songs, not 170. A gig just isn't enough. All hail the HD based player.
The irony of this movie is that all the graphics work will be done on Macs.
Perhaps that is the case in Toronto, but for many U.S. institutions they absolutely DO NOT ask for ID numbers.
Actually, Apple offers serious educational discounts (and they never verify your student/professor status). And btw, what widescreen HD thirty inch lcd displays have you seen for less than three grand?
Unfortunately, I have to use Outlook on occassion. However, on the Mac, I am certain you can export from iCal to a format that Outlook can handle and pretty sure that you can make iCal default to using whatever that 'universal' calender file type is. Also, iCal can open Outlook's files. That'd solve the problem for Mac/PC users. Also, iCal syncs up with Palm PDAs via iSync and /or hotsync (bridging the gap between Mac, Palm, and potentially PC users).
two--pricey--solutions to this problem have been mentioned on Slashdot before: http://apple.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=04/06/16/ 1732246&tid=181&tid=3&tid=137
Encrypt that Sh*t.
How does such an ignorant remark attain a level 4 'insightful' rating?
I updated an hour or so ago and just realized that the hard drive bay fan on my dual 2 is spinning SIGNIFICANTLY FASTER!!! This is fantastic, really.