Very well said. I guess that I am just speaking from the viewpoint of someone not in a position of power/influence - one where advocacy would be a viable option. And I agree that in time, people will warm up to new/superior ideas. You can see this in the slow, but steady swing of Firefox users.
He gives us a lot to think about in terms of what more we should be doing.
Are we supposed to impose change on others? Is it just me, or are the most sweeping changes just gradually accepted - especially when current ideas need to be totally re-thought (i.e. Open vs. Closed Source)?
first, that is not irrefutable. do you think it's the piracy or the 'Broken Business Models' that is causing the problem? because if you think it's the latter i don't see how you understand the regs to be worthwhile. you did make both statements however.
I think this is a case of what comes first, the chicken or the egg? CDs supposedly are expensive because piracy is keeping prices high (yeah, right), and people pirate music because CD prices are too high. If CDs were $7, then sales would increase 2-3 fold, I wager.
As for the guns analogy, keep in mind that it was an exaggeration. I am not saying they are identical, but rather similar in principle. Actions of filesharers break the law (not like I am exempt), and that is punishable. I however, have bought *more* CDs due to filesharing since I can find out about bands I never would have otherwise. If their talent warrants my $12, then I will gladly cough it up.
Trust me, I use p2p as much as the next person, but if someone asks if I use it for legitimate purposes, I do not think my "I try before I buy" excuse would hold much weight.
I understand the regs, but do NOT condone them. I understand that they are irrefutably making people lose money, yet I also think the RIAA and MPAA are lost organizations that support Broken Business Models (TM).
By your argument, you are saying that guns are more than okay for eveyone to hold, since there are a *few* that use them for legit uses. However, if guns were to be outlawed outright, would you object???
The U.S. Copyright Office has drafted a new version of the Induce Act that it believes will ban networks like Kazaa and Morpheus while not putting hardware such as portable hard drives and MP3 players on the wrong side of the law.
Does this umbrella cover IRC - something that has a (supposedly) legitimate use? I can understand the regs on p2p software, but can't IRC users say "we're just chatting..."?
Can't say that I have ever felt the need to try my phone in the air, but I have been on flights with people who have been baffled that their phones don't work. I'd have a tough time believing that Sprint (~1900 MHz) could propogate that far. Perhaps a GSM signal at 800 MHz. Here's a pic of downtilt though:
Wrong. You do not have the range to "see" cells at 30,000 feet. iDEN networks have the longest range of all cellular technologies, and based on the reuse pattern, maxes out at a few miles. Even if the range could extend to that far of a distance, cell antennae are directional, and point at a downwards angle.
CDMA as it is right now has up to a 4 second connection time. I cannot imagine how long it will take from a plane. Does this picocell interface with VLRs, HLRs, and everything else???
I agree with you - I'm sure there is a lot of "favor for a favor" going on out there. However, just like with newspapers and politicians, the optimist in me (and all of us) would like to believe that there are some reputable sources out there immune to corruption.
They give you invites every so often based on how much you use the account. It shows up as a link on the left hand side of your inbox. Says: "Invite xx friends to Gmail" right below "Labels" where xx is the number of invites you have.
Difference here is that they discuss bad things about the game too. Review sites get games before release dates. It is all about choosing a site you respect/trust. I believe that IGN and Gamespot have played the game, and thus I will trust their reviews. You can do as you wish, obviously...
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Very well said. I guess that I am just speaking from the viewpoint of someone not in a position of power/influence - one where advocacy would be a viable option. And I agree that in time, people will warm up to new/superior ideas. You can see this in the slow, but steady swing of Firefox users.
He gives us a lot to think about in terms of what more we should be doing.
Are we supposed to impose change on others? Is it just me, or are the most sweeping changes just gradually accepted - especially when current ideas need to be totally re-thought (i.e. Open vs. Closed Source)?
Correct me if I am wrong, but if you process graphics on your CPU, thats "software rendering" that you see as an option in some games.
I liked this technology better when it was called "Geiss."
hehe yup...excellent point. :)
that you'll need one of these to power Nvidia's next video card. :)
first, that is not irrefutable. do you think it's the piracy or the 'Broken Business Models' that is causing the problem? because if you think it's the latter i don't see how you understand the regs to be worthwhile. you did make both statements however.
I think this is a case of what comes first, the chicken or the egg? CDs supposedly are expensive because piracy is keeping prices high (yeah, right), and people pirate music because CD prices are too high. If CDs were $7, then sales would increase 2-3 fold, I wager.
As for the guns analogy, keep in mind that it was an exaggeration. I am not saying they are identical, but rather similar in principle. Actions of filesharers break the law (not like I am exempt), and that is punishable. I however, have bought *more* CDs due to filesharing since I can find out about bands I never would have otherwise. If their talent warrants my $12, then I will gladly cough it up.
Napster's recent financial problems => inevitable MSN/Napster merger??? Wouldn't surprise me...then they could make an honest run at Apple.
Killing is not the only offense worth punishing.
Trust me, I use p2p as much as the next person, but if someone asks if I use it for legitimate purposes, I do not think my "I try before I buy" excuse would hold much weight.
Songs bought from Windows Media Player based music stores work in and only in Windows Media applications such as WMP.
Songs bought from the iTunes Music Store work in and only in Quicktime applications such as iTunes.
Songs bought from mp3 based music stores work anywhere.
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Songs illegally downloaded off the net work anywhere as well. Sheesh, they could at least TRY to compete...
Especially with the recent rollout of MSN Music store - seems to be a conflict of interest, does it not?
WMP 10 will work with songs from virtually any other online music store
:)
I guess "work" has become a very subjective word.
I understand the regs, but do NOT condone them. I understand that they are irrefutably making people lose money, yet I also think the RIAA and MPAA are lost organizations that support Broken Business Models (TM).
By your argument, you are saying that guns are more than okay for eveyone to hold, since there are a *few* that use them for legit uses. However, if guns were to be outlawed outright, would you object???
The U.S. Copyright Office has drafted a new version of the Induce Act that it believes will ban networks like Kazaa and Morpheus while not putting hardware such as portable hard drives and MP3 players on the wrong side of the law.
Does this umbrella cover IRC - something that has a (supposedly) legitimate use? I can understand the regs on p2p software, but can't IRC users say "we're just chatting..."?
Can't say that I have ever felt the need to try my phone in the air, but I have been on flights with people who have been baffled that their phones don't work. I'd have a tough time believing that Sprint (~1900 MHz) could propogate that far. Perhaps a GSM signal at 800 MHz. Here's a pic of downtilt though:
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http://www.zeuswireless.com/support/downtilt-cove
This is widely used to optimize coverage.
Nature reports that an inflatable re-entry vehicle could one day carry astronauts or robots to the surface of Earth or Mars
Well, hey if they can do this, I'm gonna go ahead and use my water wings to go down Niagra Falls!
Too bad it doesn't mean shit if you're still running a GeForce3 :-/
[Mark Cuban] believes that the solution to movie piracy is bigger file formats.
:)
Haha. Silly Mark Cuban. Pirates will always prevail in the face of adversity (and high-density media).
Wrong. You do not have the range to "see" cells at 30,000 feet. iDEN networks have the longest range of all cellular technologies, and based on the reuse pattern, maxes out at a few miles. Even if the range could extend to that far of a distance, cell antennae are directional, and point at a downwards angle.
CDMA as it is right now has up to a 4 second connection time. I cannot imagine how long it will take from a plane. Does this picocell interface with VLRs, HLRs, and everything else???
email address to send the invite to would be nice :)
You could write an entire book about the disturbing nature of goatse or tubgirl...yuck
I agree with you - I'm sure there is a lot of "favor for a favor" going on out there. However, just like with newspapers and politicians, the optimist in me (and all of us) would like to believe that there are some reputable sources out there immune to corruption.
They give you invites every so often based on how much you use the account. It shows up as a link on the left hand side of your inbox. Says: "Invite xx friends to Gmail" right below "Labels" where xx is the number of invites you have.
Difference here is that they discuss bad things about the game too. Review sites get games before release dates. It is all about choosing a site you respect/trust. I believe that IGN and Gamespot have played the game, and thus I will trust their reviews. You can do as you wish, obviously...