So.... they're marketing "Starter Edition" to whom? Business that want to be legit (banks, etc) already can't afford the limitations of the OS and are either looking at Linux (Good(tm)) or Windows Server/Xp Pro solutions (Bad!(tm)) anyway. The consumers? Ha! They're using the free copies they've always been using, or running some other OS (linux, os2, cp/m, whatever) that isn't draconian. I'm sure that calling it 'Starter' edition isn't the best way to go either.
I don't see why this is a big suprise... if you try to sell what you WANT the market to demand versus sell TO what the market demands you're going to lose each and every time.
SpywareAssassin creates an iron clad line of defense that protects your computer in multiple ways. Not only will it scan your entire system and remove all spyware programs and files, but it will continually monitor your computer in the background and prevent any future breaches.
IRON CLAD? Iron-Clad in ANY software description makes me run for the hills!
Thunderhead (or some other "cloud"/"Squall" derivative)
"Wow - that looks like a save point"
--
Would you like to save??
(YES) (NO)
--
Saving...........
Error: *** Stop: 0x000000 ED (0x86371900, 0xC0000032, 0x00000000, 0x00000000) Microsoft has not paid our fine devlopment staff enough to ensure stability in your shiny new FFXXI game... please reboot to start your game over!
This is 1000% true! I just started trying out music downloads... and although it's a pleasant experience, i'm -really- not willing to pay as much on a per-song basis for downloading music as I can pay for a CD with packaging, etc.
Does the RIAA have a marketing department?! If so, they must have a 5 drink minimum!
What, exactly, suprises anyone about M$ft targeting Linux EMULATION users? Allowing Windows (especially Microsoft ones) applications to be run easily and well in an "emulator" (ha!) on Linux would show them to be as incompetent at business planning as they are at providing bug-free software.
OK, true the pic looks similar to Zelda games, but to be fair, how many 8 bit rpg games followed in the style/art of the original gold cartridge LOZ game?
I'm not saying that this is or isn't a copyright infringement, but one small screenshot is hardly representitave of their work on the game as a whole, nor is the game complete.... I'm guessing that Nintendo's letter will simply protect their right to complain in the future while making the Wiki development team think about a some changes in the artwork. The style and technology lend a bit to the art effect, but short of seeing a "Jaunty Green Outfit(TM)" or a "Breeze Baton(not tm)", I'm betting that the company is smart enough to change the art such that there's no infringement by the time the final product comes out.
"This second attempt at passing the law has been approved by the state's Parent-Teachers and Girl Scouts associations, among others, and its backers believe that changes to the wording of the bill will be enough to see it through the Assembly."
Wait...Wait.... California has a problem with GIRL SCOUTS going out and buying GTA:San Andreas?
I think there's a difference here - one is DESIGNED to be a fantasy world a'la comic book legand where the other is a gritty street drama. Slight difference really.... you can't have 30 kingpins in the city for long, but a hallmark of MMORPGs is that EVERYONE eventually can make it to lvl 60;-P
I'm not disagreeing with that - I'm simply saying that blind and imprudent transitions to patents without many other things you need to make them work properly will only result in a lack of development except from a select few.
.... what your charachter options are?
I can see it now - "I wanna be a $10 dolla ho!" or "I wanna be Crazy Voodoo Woman".
I mean, seriously, how many mobsters CAN there be running around before it gets....boring? And what happens when the Cops and the Mobsters get organized?
FTA
[i]Hugo Lueders, the director of public policy at pro-patent organisation CompTIA, is also unsure what will happen next. He contends that software patents are needed to ensure that the EU can keep to the goals set by the "Lisbon Agenda" --- that the EU will become the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-driven economy by 2010.[/i]
Does that comment sound like:
1. Establish Software Patents
2. ???????
3. Thriving and Inventive Computer Industry (ha!)
4. Profit!
to anyone else?!?
....."two researchers in Florida" announce they have found a miricale drug that will solve all your male enhancement, hair replacement and weight loss problems!!!!!!
Seriously, who puts out this stuff?
Don't you think that's a little "off"? Felons aren't "lawbreakers" - Felons are CONVICTED law-breakers.
In the end, I'm not talking about a tether for swearing in front of women, doing your business in the woods, etc - I'm talking about an extension of already accepted societal punishment for a particular set of crimes. Sure, it's not perfect, but it's not a big change from what we already do. Furthermore, it's a damn sight better than locking everyone up.
There is an inherent difference between forcing -everyone- to have a tracking device and applying this new technology to already current methods (radio leg collars, etc) employed in the case of someone breaking the law. Making enforcement of restraining orders possible to this level is a Good Thing(tm) in my book.
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So.... they're marketing "Starter Edition" to whom? Business that want to be legit (banks, etc) already can't afford the limitations of the OS and are either looking at Linux (Good(tm)) or Windows Server/Xp Pro solutions (Bad!(tm)) anyway. The consumers? Ha! They're using the free copies they've always been using, or running some other OS (linux, os2, cp/m, whatever) that isn't draconian. I'm sure that calling it 'Starter' edition isn't the best way to go either.
I don't see why this is a big suprise... if you try to sell what you WANT the market to demand versus sell TO what the market demands you're going to lose each and every time.
From the website (google cache):
SpywareAssassin creates an iron clad line of defense that protects your computer in multiple ways. Not only will it scan your entire system and remove all spyware programs and files, but it will continually monitor your computer in the background and prevent any future breaches.
IRON CLAD? Iron-Clad in ANY software description makes me run for the hills!
I wouldn't worry about it... just wait until the movie comes out ;)
Perhaps both? :)
;-)
And if you'll note, FFXXI is a -long- time in the future, I'm not referring to tomorow
Thunderhead (or some other "cloud"/"Squall" derivative)
"Wow - that looks like a save point"
--
Would you like to save??
(YES) (NO)
--
Saving...........
Error: *** Stop: 0x000000 ED (0x86371900, 0xC0000032, 0x00000000, 0x00000000) Microsoft has not paid our fine devlopment staff enough to ensure stability in your shiny new FFXXI game... please reboot to start your game over!
... Dupe? Perhaps they should start charging more so they can pay EDITORS to FILTER SUBMISSIONS..... oh wait....
.... now that we have video games, when can we get the pr0n? I'd go to the library and never leave!!!
...means you're "off to see the wizard"
This is 1000% true! I just started trying out music downloads... and although it's a pleasant experience, i'm -really- not willing to pay as much on a per-song basis for downloading music as I can pay for a CD with packaging, etc.
Does the RIAA have a marketing department?! If so, they must have a 5 drink minimum!
What, exactly, suprises anyone about M$ft targeting Linux EMULATION users? Allowing Windows (especially Microsoft ones) applications to be run easily and well in an "emulator" (ha!) on Linux would show them to be as incompetent at business planning as they are at providing bug-free software.
...THAT explains that billboard for "Viagra" I saw on Tatooine... and I took it literally that it would give me "the force"!!!! I'm so bummed!
I listened to the song, but it really didn't convey any meaning to me.... all in all unoriginal .5/5
OK, true the pic looks similar to Zelda games, but to be fair, how many 8 bit rpg games followed in the style/art of the original gold cartridge LOZ game?
I'm not saying that this is or isn't a copyright infringement, but one small screenshot is hardly representitave of their work on the game as a whole, nor is the game complete.... I'm guessing that Nintendo's letter will simply protect their right to complain in the future while making the Wiki development team think about a some changes in the artwork. The style and technology lend a bit to the art effect, but short of seeing a "Jaunty Green Outfit(TM)" or a "Breeze Baton(not tm)", I'm betting that the company is smart enough to change the art such that there's no infringement by the time the final product comes out.
...that I have to start eating "freedom fries" again?
... when are they going to have "/girlfriend"?!? Please god, make it soon!
"This second attempt at passing the law has been approved by the state's Parent-Teachers and Girl Scouts associations, among others, and its backers believe that changes to the wording of the bill will be enough to see it through the Assembly."
Wait...Wait.... California has a problem with GIRL SCOUTS going out and buying GTA:San Andreas?
I'm sure you could fit a nice sized tokamak reactor in there ;-)
I think there's a difference here - one is DESIGNED to be a fantasy world a'la comic book legand where the other is a gritty street drama. Slight difference really.... you can't have 30 kingpins in the city for long, but a hallmark of MMORPGs is that EVERYONE eventually can make it to lvl 60 ;-P
I'm not disagreeing with that - I'm simply saying that blind and imprudent transitions to patents without many other things you need to make them work properly will only result in a lack of development except from a select few.
.... what your charachter options are? I can see it now - "I wanna be a $10 dolla ho!" or "I wanna be Crazy Voodoo Woman". I mean, seriously, how many mobsters CAN there be running around before it gets....boring? And what happens when the Cops and the Mobsters get organized?
FTA [i]Hugo Lueders, the director of public policy at pro-patent organisation CompTIA, is also unsure what will happen next. He contends that software patents are needed to ensure that the EU can keep to the goals set by the "Lisbon Agenda" --- that the EU will become the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-driven economy by 2010.[/i] Does that comment sound like: 1. Establish Software Patents 2. ??????? 3. Thriving and Inventive Computer Industry (ha!) 4. Profit! to anyone else?!?
....."two researchers in Florida" announce they have found a miricale drug that will solve all your male enhancement, hair replacement and weight loss problems!!!!!! Seriously, who puts out this stuff?
Don't you think that's a little "off"? Felons aren't "lawbreakers" - Felons are CONVICTED law-breakers. In the end, I'm not talking about a tether for swearing in front of women, doing your business in the woods, etc - I'm talking about an extension of already accepted societal punishment for a particular set of crimes. Sure, it's not perfect, but it's not a big change from what we already do. Furthermore, it's a damn sight better than locking everyone up.
There is an inherent difference between forcing -everyone- to have a tracking device and applying this new technology to already current methods (radio leg collars, etc) employed in the case of someone breaking the law. Making enforcement of restraining orders possible to this level is a Good Thing(tm) in my book.
Am I the only one who was humming the "Trojan Man" theme song while I read this?