I don't know how much, but here's a quote from TFA:
evidence presented in the case showed that he received payment from the leader of the group in return for this work.
So maybe there's a REASON for disregarding this law: it's used one-sided 2 wrongs do not make a right.
This guy "stole" imaginary property. This guy infringed on copyright for commercial gain. Is there no line you people will draw? I hope your job deals with physical goods or services brianosaurus, because if you had your way everyone from authors to software developers would be forced to get a second job.
I used Ubuntu for 7 months with no Windows XP, ultimately it proved too difficult for me to continue using indefinitely so I went and bought myself a copy of Windows XP (just in time as well to get an OEM version). If I, a Computer Science student, prefer Windows to Linux, I don't think your average Joe stands much chance at being converted.
Dunno. How about I come over to your house and everytime you try to talk I'll interrupt with bile and shit. I'll continue this for 2 years, after which I'll say something insightful once every blue moon. See how predisposed you are to listening to me.
If you can restrict where people can assemble, then so much for freedom of assembly. I'm in jail, I wish to assemble in front of a store on public ground. I can't do this. So much for freedom of assembly.
Or it could be that criminals have some of their freedoms rights because they broke the rules we as a society govern ourselves by.
Withdrawal of internet services would severely inhibit a number of fundamental freedoms So does being locked up in jail. Funnily enough that does withstand a court challenge.
If I vandalize your home should you only be able to sue me for the cost to clean it up? If so then I can continue to do it as much as I like, as long as I'm willing to pay the cleaning bill if I get caught.
It would take more advanced maths then I know (I sometimes get stuck with 1+1), but I'm sure it would be possible to show (with a certain margin of error which should always be taken at its highest when dealing with court judgements) the impact of illegal downloading. It could be that without illegal downloading profits would be even higher, or they could be lower.
Unfortunately anyone whose hired to create such an answer would be hired (or motivated by personal beliefs) and so any number they came up with would be heavily biased and so absolute rubbish.
But theoretically a mathematician could do it accurately enough.
Even if Office 2007 is better, are the extra features worth $110 (assuming you don't need ALL of the new features) or $400 if you actually do need all the new features? I know it isn't for me, and I'd love to know just how many people here on slashdot do actually need those extra $400 worth of features.
Really? Can you point to the two continents called America? Because I've heard of North America, I'd have heard of South America. Hell, I've even heard of the Americas. But I aint never heard of a continent called America. Let alone a second one with the exact same name!
How long do you think it would take a human to learn how to use the internet if they haven't been given a browser or the knowledge on the english (or any) language?
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If your average college student is stupid enough to break the law for financial gain then clearly there is something wrong with your education system.
I wasn't aware "I was following orders" was a valid defence in America. Hitler would be proud.
Are you confusing copyrighted file sharing (fairly certain it falls under free speech) with unauthorised by the copyright holder file sharing?
So why aren't you out there marshalling your militia against the oppressors?
I used Ubuntu for 7 months with no Windows XP, ultimately it proved too difficult for me to continue using indefinitely so I went and bought myself a copy of Windows XP (just in time as well to get an OEM version). If I, a Computer Science student, prefer Windows to Linux, I don't think your average Joe stands much chance at being converted.
Dunno. How about I come over to your house and everytime you try to talk I'll interrupt with bile and shit. I'll continue this for 2 years, after which I'll say something insightful once every blue moon. See how predisposed you are to listening to me.
I installed Noscript to specifically limit how much Google can track me.
Actually evil is a universal constant. Now excuse me while I go stone my sister to death (she cheated on her fiance).
So where's your gun and why aren't you out there shooting people? Or are you just a frightened coward?
I'd post a stirring rebuttal but I can't be bothered.
I hope you leech those torrents just like you leech on society.
Or it could be that criminals have some of their freedoms rights because they broke the rules we as a society govern ourselves by.
I believe they get thrown into jail. Would you prefer that punishment for illegal file sharers?
If I vandalize your home should you only be able to sue me for the cost to clean it up? If so then I can continue to do it as much as I like, as long as I'm willing to pay the cleaning bill if I get caught.
It would take more advanced maths then I know (I sometimes get stuck with 1+1), but I'm sure it would be possible to show (with a certain margin of error which should always be taken at its highest when dealing with court judgements) the impact of illegal downloading. It could be that without illegal downloading profits would be even higher, or they could be lower.
Unfortunately anyone whose hired to create such an answer would be hired (or motivated by personal beliefs) and so any number they came up with would be heavily biased and so absolute rubbish.
But theoretically a mathematician could do it accurately enough.
Not only that, but the US thinks the people of Burma will cost $30 plus all the money others have donated each to save
Even if Office 2007 is better, are the extra features worth $110 (assuming you don't need ALL of the new features) or $400 if you actually do need all the new features? I know it isn't for me, and I'd love to know just how many people here on slashdot do actually need those extra $400 worth of features.
Really? Can you point to the two continents called America? Because I've heard of North America, I'd have heard of South America. Hell, I've even heard of the Americas. But I aint never heard of a continent called America. Let alone a second one with the exact same name!
I thought this was a measure put in place by the anti-trust people. I was surprised to see its Microsoft doing it to itself.
How long do you think it would take a human to learn how to use the internet if they haven't been given a browser or the knowledge on the english (or any) language?