In a country where corporations like Sony effectively own lawmakers, criminal remedies are impossible. Civil cases involving "lawyer whores" are the only recourse allowed (short of vigilantism).
So you're ethically OK misusing the US Legal System for no other reason than to fuck Sony out of some money you really do not deserve, because you don't like them? I would say you are ethically challenged.
A netbook is just fine for on-the-go word processing. You've got a keyboard and screen. It's light, it has long battery life. A tablet with a bluetooth keyboard would be fine too.
And when you do "on the go" word processing on a tiny laptop, don't expect a premium experience.
Portability is not a fad, however.
People want lighter and smaller devices...
And most MS Office (or even OpenOffice) users are *not* using small portable devices to do the majority of their word processing and spreadsheet work on, just as it would be silly to design *ALL* user interfaces with the assumption that significant numbers of people will be using their smart phones to compose documents and work on spreadsheets.
The *facts* are that most MS Office users a using devices that are ever-so-slightly bigger than a netbook / tablet.
I think a much more realistic argument involves the "ribbon" not being as intuitive as a conventional menu, but that idea is questionable in the face of studies that suggest otherwise.
Another solution might be to make menu style an option, though that might not be practical.
The bottom line is that *most* MS Office users do not have issues with the "ribbon", and *most* people that do not like the "ribbon" do not like MS and probably don't use MS Office anyway.
So, it's just something to bitch and moan about "Micro$loth" about...
Hey guys, you know that ribbon interface that everybody hated?
Many people don't like change, are satisfied with an existing menu system, and don't see a useful purpose in evolving a GUI paradigm. Others are not as set in their ways.
I have no problems with "ribbons". Yes, it took me some time to master the new Office menu GUI, but I don't "hate" it, and I don't know any open-minded "users" who do. Yes, I know people that "prefer" the old Office menus, but "hate"? No, not really.
I think you are simply biased against Office. Fine, stick with OpenOffice (or whatever flavor thereof...) Or maybe you do all your letter writing with LaTeX?
...to set up a password? I've never had much of a problem, and I'm a Luddite.
But, yes, this is an area inhabited by much hysteria, mostly generated from "Think Of The Children" LE Nazis and - yes - the News Media looking for the sensational story...
"By using any location-based services on your iPhone, you agree and consent to Apple's and its partners' and licensees' transmission, collection, maintenance, processing and use of your location data to provide such products and services," Sewall's letter reads, citing Apple's End User Agreement.
News? Not really. Unless you totally ignore the EULA. None the less, it is there.
Next computer and phone will not be a mac then./previous Apple customer.
I'm sorry, but your response pretty much proves that you are full of shit. A *TRUE* Apple customer would not respond the way you did, so I call "bullshit" on your post. I do not believe you own *any* Apple products.
I know you probably know this, but James Cameron is investing a lot of money to have Titanic converted to 3D. I wish he'd spend the money fixing the huge list of mistakes instead.
It's an entertainment movie not a documentary. You know, mostly fiction?
As to this 3D "story", it can be summarized as "I didn't like the marketing and implementation of the current level of 3D, so it's a scam. If you think you like it, you're a dupe!"
Basically your linked "story" says that because SoundExchange doesn't have contact information for a bunch of marginal little know and little played "artists", they are somehow evil?
If you are an "artist" and you are seeking your payments, perhaps YOU should contact SoundExchange with your here-to unknown contact info?
Perhaps not, but guess what? That's how it (legally) works. br>And SoundExchange has nothing at all to do with SWCast running a scam operation where they took money for services they were not actually providing.
In the meantime, SWCast radio stations suffer after paying to legally broadcast.
They *THOUGHT* they where paying to legally broadcast. But the facts are that SWcast was not passing on the cash to the licencing authority. In fact they had not made any payments since 2005.
So, basically, SWcast is what's know as a SCAM.
This has very little - if anything - to do with the Big Bad Old Media, and everything to do with a rip-off artist in Champagne, Illinois.
The more important question is, how exactly does one "choose" a green energy source...
Large data centers that use enormous amounts of energy such as the ones Google and Facebook operate in Oregon (and Apple's huge center in the Midwest) certainly do have choices about power sources. As well, there are many opportunities for conservation and "green" energy programs at these places.
The main issue I ave is that my wifey watches things like Amazing Race and Survivor... (geck...) None the less... So I have to accommodate her need to see these programs ON THE DAY THEY ARE BROADCAST.
XP is not bringing in the revenue for them any longer...
Dude, XP is over 10 years old. Please inform me which popular Linux desktop distro has backwards support for 10 year old packages? There are LOTS of reasons to have issues with MS, but not supporting outdated 10 year old software forever is not one of them.
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In a country where corporations like Sony effectively own lawmakers, criminal remedies are impossible. Civil cases involving "lawyer whores" are the only recourse allowed (short of vigilantism).
So you're ethically OK misusing the US Legal System for no other reason than to fuck Sony out of some money you really do not deserve, because you don't like them? I would say you are ethically challenged.
These people, both the Lawyer Whores *AND* the shills they round up for their money making schemes, are as bad as or worse that Patent Trolls.
It's an abuse of the legal system, nothing more than a money grab.
silently flag their account, allowing them to post and continue viewing the forums as normal, but everything they do is completely invisible.
That's the Graklaw Pan Jones Module...
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/groklaw-accused-of-censorship/7826
A netbook is just fine for on-the-go word processing. You've got a keyboard and screen. It's light, it has long battery life. A tablet with a bluetooth keyboard would be fine too.
And when you do "on the go" word processing on a tiny laptop, don't expect a premium experience.
It's just that simple.
Portability is not a fad, however. People want lighter and smaller devices...
And most MS Office (or even OpenOffice) users are *not* using small portable devices to do the majority of their word processing and spreadsheet work on, just as it would be silly to design *ALL* user interfaces with the assumption that significant numbers of people will be using their smart phones to compose documents and work on spreadsheets.
The *facts* are that most MS Office users a using devices that are ever-so-slightly bigger than a netbook / tablet.
I think a much more realistic argument involves the "ribbon" not being as intuitive as a conventional menu, but that idea is questionable in the face of studies that suggest otherwise.
Another solution might be to make menu style an option, though that might not be practical.
The bottom line is that *most* MS Office users do not have issues with the "ribbon", and *most* people that do not like the "ribbon" do not like MS and probably don't use MS Office anyway.
So, it's just something to bitch and moan about "Micro$loth" about...
Hey guys, you know that ribbon interface that everybody hated?
Many people don't like change, are satisfied with an existing menu system, and don't see a useful purpose in evolving a GUI paradigm. Others are not as set in their ways.
I have no problems with "ribbons". Yes, it took me some time to master the new Office menu GUI, but I don't "hate" it, and I don't know any open-minded "users" who do. Yes, I know people that "prefer" the old Office menus, but "hate"? No, not really.
I think you are simply biased against Office. Fine, stick with OpenOffice (or whatever flavor thereof...) Or maybe you do all your letter writing with LaTeX?
...to set up a password? I've never had much of a problem, and I'm a Luddite.
But, yes, this is an area inhabited by much hysteria, mostly generated from "Think Of The Children" LE Nazis and - yes - the News Media looking for the sensational story...
"By using any location-based services on your iPhone, you agree and consent to Apple's and its partners' and licensees' transmission, collection, maintenance, processing and use of your location data to provide such products and services," Sewall's letter reads, citing Apple's End User Agreement. News? Not really. Unless you totally ignore the EULA. None the less, it is there.
Next computer and phone will not be a mac then. /previous Apple customer.
I'm sorry, but your response pretty much proves that you are full of shit. A *TRUE* Apple customer would not respond the way you did, so I call "bullshit" on your post. I do not believe you own *any* Apple products.
I know you probably know this, but James Cameron is investing a lot of money to have Titanic converted to 3D. I wish he'd spend the money fixing the huge list of mistakes instead.
It's an entertainment movie not a documentary. You know, mostly fiction?
As to this 3D "story", it can be summarized as "I didn't like the marketing and implementation of the current level of 3D, so it's a scam. If you think you like it, you're a dupe!"
Yeah, OK...
That's insensitive TWAT, you insensitive dirk
That's insensitive TEA-BEGGING COCK SUCKER , you inane drone.
Which insensitive sod has modded parent down?
That's insensitive CLOD , you insensitive twit.
The amount of royalties for simply playing an artist's work is quite equitable.
The split looks like this:
50% to the sound recording copyright owmer.
45% to the featured artist. (which can be a group or ensemble)
5% to non-featured artists.
Perhaps the ratio could be more in favor of the artist, but 45% is *NOT* bad at all.
No, that's not what I mean.
YOU are a "user", and you want everything for free. The people that actually make, produce, and own music actually want to be paid for their work.
Basically your linked "story" says that because SoundExchange doesn't have contact information for a bunch of marginal little know and little played "artists", they are somehow evil?
If you are an "artist" and you are seeking your payments, perhaps YOU should contact SoundExchange with your here-to unknown contact info?
nobody should be playing ball w/soundexchange.
Perhaps not, but guess what? That's how it (legally) works.
br>And SoundExchange has nothing at all to do with SWCast running a scam operation where they took money for services they were not actually providing.
I'll bet this book talks a lot about "The Cloud"...
In the meantime, SWCast radio stations suffer after paying to legally broadcast.
They *THOUGHT* they where paying to legally broadcast. But the facts are that SWcast was not passing on the cash to the licencing authority. In fact they had not made any payments since 2005.
So, basically, SWcast is what's know as a SCAM.
This has very little - if anything - to do with the Big Bad Old Media, and everything to do with a rip-off artist in Champagne, Illinois.
The more important question is, how exactly does one "choose" a green energy source...
Large data centers that use enormous amounts of energy such as the ones Google and Facebook operate in Oregon (and Apple's huge center in the Midwest) certainly do have choices about power sources. As well, there are many opportunities for conservation and "green" energy programs at these places.
Have you SEEN his pic? Good grief! http://www.swcast.net/
The main issue I ave is that my wifey watches things like Amazing Race and Survivor... (geck...) None the less... So I have to accommodate her need to see these programs ON THE DAY THEY ARE BROADCAST.
Not ready for the desktop ;-)
Just like Linux?
But how can this be possible? It's The Cloud . This sort of this simply doesn't happen.
XP is not bringing in the revenue for them any longer...
Dude, XP is over 10 years old. Please inform me which popular Linux desktop distro has backwards support for 10 year old packages? There are LOTS of reasons to have issues with MS, but not supporting outdated 10 year old software forever is not one of them.
"Who" cares?