Stated slightly more eloquently, there is definitely a demand for newer computers throughout the market. On the low end, you have people who know little about computers who are swayed by advertising, buying newer computers because their computer is "too old" or "worn out" (see http://it.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=05/07/16/180 221&tid=126&tid=172&tid=98earlier spyware article). On the high end, you have not only gamers, who require pricey hardware, but also those who are tech-savvy, trying to stay on the forefront of technology. In the middle of this, you have some users who have a basic grasp of the technology, and are willing to keep their computer around longer. If by "impede" PC sales, you mean show a percentage drop in sales, then no, because using older technology has been happening for years. The real determining factor in PC sales is going to be the naive user who needs a 2.8Ghz processor to run Outlook, and it is the PC industry's advertising pressure that will determine this, not the middle ground user who has an older computer.
For me, listening to an entire album gives me much more than just a single or two (provided, of course, that it's a good album).
Well, there are usually about 10 more tracks...
For me at least, I find that taped shows are much more rewarding than albums, and because of technology, these tapes are more available.
Well, if support for lossless codecs such as FLAC were included, there would most likely be a market, for audiophiles, tape traders and the like. Most shows come in either FLAC or SHN, and traders are usually reluctant to reduce the quality of the recording.
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That's because the article advocates going outside.
Stated slightly more eloquently, there is definitely a demand for newer computers throughout the market. On the low end, you have people who know little about computers who are swayed by advertising, buying newer computers because their computer is "too old" or "worn out" (see http://it.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=05/07/16/180 221&tid=126&tid=172&tid=98earlier spyware article). On the high end, you have not only gamers, who require pricey hardware, but also those who are tech-savvy, trying to stay on the forefront of technology. In the middle of this, you have some users who have a basic grasp of the technology, and are willing to keep their computer around longer. If by "impede" PC sales, you mean show a percentage drop in sales, then no, because using older technology has been happening for years. The real determining factor in PC sales is going to be the naive user who needs a 2.8Ghz processor to run Outlook, and it is the PC industry's advertising pressure that will determine this, not the middle ground user who has an older computer.
For me, listening to an entire album gives me much more than just a single or two (provided, of course, that it's a good album). Well, there are usually about 10 more tracks... For me at least, I find that taped shows are much more rewarding than albums, and because of technology, these tapes are more available.
Well, if support for lossless codecs such as FLAC were included, there would most likely be a market, for audiophiles, tape traders and the like. Most shows come in either FLAC or SHN, and traders are usually reluctant to reduce the quality of the recording.
Machine language. Teach them machine language.
Heh. It's been 5 minutes and the site's already down...