It's like he knows one of the guys who makes up the trivia. It's really incredible.
I had only heard about him until two days ago when he won his 25th in a row, and his winnings for that day were only $14,000, which was his lowest in all 25 games.
Yeah, after looking it up, I'll agree that I'm wrong.
I'm not likely to check out any Apple stories, nor do I review their annual sales reports. What I heard was hear-say and editorial material. So I apologize and concede to the both of you.
But that honestly wasn't the point I was trying to make. I thought I had something to say, so I just hearkened back to what I thought was previous knowledge and threw it in there.
Forgive this miserable, rash dummy! And if only there was an edit function...
You're right, I should have said "saved" Apple instead of "is keeping," for they are doing quite well at the moment. And I was in no way arguing about the quality of Apple's computers. Anyhow, that wasn't my point.
And I don't think anybody blames them for reaching for those partnerships. The incredible sales of the iPod is what initialized, promotes, and sustains iTunes.
For that matter, the iPod is what's keeping Apple alive. I don't think Napster will ever see the success of Apple in the (paid-for) music industry unless they are successful in something other than just their software.
According to the July 2004 issue of CPU Magazine, 21.2% of AT&T users and 17.9% of Cingular users say that they "definitely will" or "probably will" switch to a different provider this year (behind Nextel at 8.8% and Verizon at 10.4%, and better than T-Mobile and Sprint, at 25% and 21.9%, respectively).
They may be the largest provider with the merge, but they're going to have to find another key innovation to keep customers than just high-speed internet.
Does the name Torrentocracy really work here?
Sounds like a bad form of government to me. But cool idea, even though none of us can check it out because it's/.'ed.
I understand that some people may be particularly attached to certain columnists or sections in their favorite newspapers and would want to pay for the convienence of an online version. But overall I see no real reason to even bother with a paid subscription to news that can be found for free somewhere else.
The internet is a huge resource of information, and if people are uncomfortable or feel that their privacy has been infringed by being asked personal information, there are plenty of other sites that carry the same news.
Demographic information is a very valuable resource, but only if accurate information is submitted. But for now, there's no stopping those who value privacy from posting bogus info.
If the dude has gone through as much trouble as he surely has to get all of this stuff, it can't be much more trouble to try a different idea. If he needs quick cash, he's probably not going to need a quick $100,000.
Who has $100,000 to shell out on antique video game systems?
If the guy really wanted to make money, he should have:
1. Sold them individually
2. Set up some kind of "viewing center" and charge admission. There are plenty of hardcore gamers and just plain curious people that would shell out $10 to check out his collection.
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I had only heard about him until two days ago when he won his 25th in a row, and his winnings for that day were only $14,000, which was his lowest in all 25 games.
I'm not likely to check out any Apple stories, nor do I review their annual sales reports. What I heard was hear-say and editorial material. So I apologize and concede to the both of you.
But that honestly wasn't the point I was trying to make. I thought I had something to say, so I just hearkened back to what I thought was previous knowledge and threw it in there.
Forgive this miserable, rash dummy! And if only there was an edit function...
Go smoke a cigarette.
For that matter, the iPod is what's keeping Apple alive. I don't think Napster will ever see the success of Apple in the (paid-for) music industry unless they are successful in something other than just their software.
They may be the largest provider with the merge, but they're going to have to find another key innovation to keep customers than just high-speed internet.
Does the name Torrentocracy really work here? Sounds like a bad form of government to me. But cool idea, even though none of us can check it out because it's /.'ed.
The internet is a huge resource of information, and if people are uncomfortable or feel that their privacy has been infringed by being asked personal information, there are plenty of other sites that carry the same news.
Demographic information is a very valuable resource, but only if accurate information is submitted. But for now, there's no stopping those who value privacy from posting bogus info.
But I think with all of the polish and insane attention to detail, I have no problem forgiving his rectangular choice.
Unless he owes the mafia.
If the guy really wanted to make money, he should have:
1. Sold them individually
2. Set up some kind of "viewing center" and charge admission. There are plenty of hardcore gamers and just plain curious people that would shell out $10 to check out his collection.