Hmm, it seems that the messages/transactions they wish to analyze may be in the public the domain (the internet, for example). Then you would not need a warrant, correct? And yes, they can anonymize data if they only intend to anonymize the source; and if it is truly an anonymizer, then it should only have one switch--that breaks after is pulled. However, the goal of the project is to build context, so anonymization embedded in context would destroy the purpose the project. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
1) Make calculators
2) Make calculators that play movies
3) ???
4) ???
5) Profit
3) Make device that soley plays movies (with color and sound!) called a Portable Movie System
4) Rename aforementioned device after realizing what acronym it would go by
Do you believe there is anything to be learned by the development process that goes on in the open-source community? What can the open-source community learn and actually implement, given the structure of the community, from the development process at a place like MS? (If this is considered two questions, please answer the latter)
While there should be no misconception that the ultimate goal of DARPA is to turn autonomous vehicles into killing machines, other more noble goals are possible. Senior citizens who are too old to drive themselves could be transported by robotic cars. Mr. Schoenmeyr says, "The problem with our Social Security is not money. It doesn't matter if you have tons of money, but you can't even go to the store and buy groceries. Robots are the answer to giving people the services they need."
So the main purpose is to develop autonomous assault vehicles? Yeah, but they'll also drive old people to the grocery store! Ohhhh, now it all makes sense. That makes me feel better. And the problem with Social Security is not due to our current debt or overspending? It's due to our lack of robotic chauffeurs? Hey! What's that over there!?
I'm all about supporting sites with unique and obscure catalogs but jeez, this is ridiculous. This provider is the internet's version of a ghost town. Except they don't even have tumbleweeds. Why even post an article like this? Bleh. If you want a real alternative, check out eMusic.com.
The same places it goes as iTunes: the owner of the distribution site and the labels, who funnel it to the artist. With sites that host independent labels, however, that amount that goes to the artist is greater than that at popular labels.
That is allowed though--and it shouldn't be a loophole. It's your music for gosh sakes, you should be able to put it into any format you want. By supporting non-DRM sites and independent labels, you support this ideal of mutual respect for artist/consumer: good music for good prices. Then it wouldn't matter if DRM did not exist because people would be willing to pay the artist their fair share.
Well, technically, you are not supposed to rip the DRM from the aac's you get from Apple. And with each release of iTunes, they will make it harder to do this. What if you could pay 10$ for 3-4 albums on iTunes, would you? Seems like a good deal--oh wait, that's what you can do on eMusic. That's one album on iTunes a month. I assume you buy more than that per month.
if sites like this did proliferate, catering to independent labels who arguably do care more about the music than turning an exuberant profit, then perhaps the ideals that the community against things like DRM uphold would proliferate as well.
we should support "smaller" sites like eMusic, so they can expand their selection to include more popular selectioins and have a chance to compete with the likes of iTunes. They off high quality, legal, non-DRM mp3s for 22-25 cents (depending on your monthly plan). Right now they are offering 50 free downloads from their very unique catalog (of which you can cancel if you like, but I'm sure not going to). Some of the stuff you can get from iTunes (so it's cheaper from eMusic.com) but a lot of you can't because it's from mostly independent labels or back-collections. If you like great music no-one's heard of, this is your site. The user-base seems pretty knowledable about what's good, so their "list" feature is nice. They also have incorporated some social networking/clustering features which allow you to see who your "neighbors" are with common interests. Supporting a site like eMusic, allows them to expand their already great selection, so check them out: eMusic.com. At least try it out, get your free mp3s, and then decide. They are offering 50 free because they believe that once you try it, you'll want to continue using the service; it's the best kind of advertising gimmick there is: offering a good product.
Another user mentions that he/she would rather not lose thier identity to the russian mob. I've see that many times and museekster (who is referenced above) mentions that this is not an issue because of the reputable credit card processor they use. Well, the processor has seemd to change to assist.ru who at first glance I question because their Thawte certificate is invalid. Just a warning....
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Like Arrested Development and Firefly....
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=GVD300-N&c at=CON
Hmm, it seems that the messages/transactions they wish to analyze may be in the public the domain (the internet, for example). Then you would not need a warrant, correct? And yes, they can anonymize data if they only intend to anonymize the source; and if it is truly an anonymizer, then it should only have one switch--that breaks after is pulled. However, the goal of the project is to build context, so anonymization embedded in context would destroy the purpose the project. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
find my car in the parking lot as it is--and it doesn't change color day to day.
...how about a piece of ApplePy?
4) Rename aforementioned device after realizing what acronym it would go by
would be to rename to the PDF from *.pdf to *.jpg. btw, jk.
My thoughts exactly. Learn how to really program well in a real language and never have to buy something like this again.
No really.
For you perhaps; and that's the point.
Obviously you wouldn't need to. Why even ask this?
Do you believe there is anything to be learned by the development process that goes on in the open-source community? What can the open-source community learn and actually implement, given the structure of the community, from the development process at a place like MS? (If this is considered two questions, please answer the latter)
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eMusic.com is where it's at.
Amen to that. That have pretty good back catalogs for a lot of greats.
While there should be no misconception that the ultimate goal of DARPA is to turn autonomous vehicles into killing machines, other more noble goals are possible. Senior citizens who are too old to drive themselves could be transported by robotic cars. Mr. Schoenmeyr says, "The problem with our Social Security is not money. It doesn't matter if you have tons of money, but you can't even go to the store and buy groceries. Robots are the answer to giving people the services they need."
So the main purpose is to develop autonomous assault vehicles? Yeah, but they'll also drive old people to the grocery store! Ohhhh, now it all makes sense. That makes me feel better. And the problem with Social Security is not due to our current debt or overspending? It's due to our lack of robotic chauffeurs? Hey! What's that over there!?
Well, cdigix is only windows compatible. Good work UC. I can't even confirm lossless files on my apple.
I'm all about supporting sites with unique and obscure catalogs but jeez, this is ridiculous. This provider is the internet's version of a ghost town. Except they don't even have tumbleweeds. Why even post an article like this? Bleh. If you want a real alternative, check out eMusic.com.
That's just a matter of clicking through the sign up stuff so it goes to their normal page; you can see their catalog w/o signing up.
I also said ideals. ;)
The same places it goes as iTunes: the owner of the distribution site and the labels, who funnel it to the artist. With sites that host independent labels, however, that amount that goes to the artist is greater than that at popular labels.
That is allowed though--and it shouldn't be a loophole. It's your music for gosh sakes, you should be able to put it into any format you want. By supporting non-DRM sites and independent labels, you support this ideal of mutual respect for artist/consumer: good music for good prices. Then it wouldn't matter if DRM did not exist because people would be willing to pay the artist their fair share.
Well, technically, you are not supposed to rip the DRM from the aac's you get from Apple. And with each release of iTunes, they will make it harder to do this. What if you could pay 10$ for 3-4 albums on iTunes, would you? Seems like a good deal--oh wait, that's what you can do on eMusic. That's one album on iTunes a month. I assume you buy more than that per month.
if sites like this did proliferate, catering to independent labels who arguably do care more about the music than turning an exuberant profit, then perhaps the ideals that the community against things like DRM uphold would proliferate as well.
we should support "smaller" sites like eMusic, so they can expand their selection to include more popular selectioins and have a chance to compete with the likes of iTunes. They off high quality, legal, non-DRM mp3s for 22-25 cents (depending on your monthly plan). Right now they are offering 50 free downloads from their very unique catalog (of which you can cancel if you like, but I'm sure not going to). Some of the stuff you can get from iTunes (so it's cheaper from eMusic.com) but a lot of you can't because it's from mostly independent labels or back-collections. If you like great music no-one's heard of, this is your site. The user-base seems pretty knowledable about what's good, so their "list" feature is nice. They also have incorporated some social networking/clustering features which allow you to see who your "neighbors" are with common interests. Supporting a site like eMusic, allows them to expand their already great selection, so check them out: eMusic.com. At least try it out, get your free mp3s, and then decide. They are offering 50 free because they believe that once you try it, you'll want to continue using the service; it's the best kind of advertising gimmick there is: offering a good product.
Another user mentions that he/she would rather not lose thier identity to the russian mob. I've see that many times and museekster (who is referenced above) mentions that this is not an issue because of the reputable credit card processor they use. Well, the processor has seemd to change to assist.ru who at first glance I question because their Thawte certificate is invalid. Just a warning....