"To strike the provisions providing immunity from civil liability to electronic communication service providers for certain assistance provided to the Government."
What if that chick on the new Terminator series came out with a song? I mean, she probably lives forever and stuff. By this logic, copyright should be infinite. Terminator babes deserve equality.
I can see how the internet might consolidate to a single mega computer, perhaps as the backbone of all computing. However, people want choice, freedom, and mobility. Your cell phone is a powerful little computer, and it's only going to get more jacked up over time. Obviously the computing power in your iPhone doesn't fit this model.
OK, so rather than pollute the air as we burn fossil fuels, we'll fill up landfills with bazillions of batteries. Electric cars might not be as "green" and wonderful as people like to think.
These batteries are probably recyclable but it isn't cost effective, based on what I rad. So, the potential to recycle is there but are people actually going to do it?
"Providing broadband service to these customers would simply require adding equipment to their wires. The feature of BPL that would make it more attractive than DSL or cable modem is that BPL customers would immediately have in-house networks without having to purchase and install additional wiring in their homes."
Plug in a wireless hub or router and you're ready to roll.
Although all of this brings up the next problem: You're dealing with *another* monopoly. Bah!
Look, are they trying to lose customers? Are they trying to force people to switch to DSL or satellite? (Devil's advocate: Maybe this will spur competition, so it's a good thing?)
Maybe I'm wrong, but customers using more bandwidth don't add additional cost to the infrastructure, do they? The network is a sunk cost and customers are simply utilizing what's there. (Do I have that right?)
Here's what's worse. How do "stupid" consumers know what it high and low bandwith? Even many programmers and engineers would have a hard time knowing this, unless a monitoring tool or widget was on your desktop.
"A staggering 85% of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy cases never make it to a confirmed plan of reorganization. In fact, lack of cash causes many companies to liquidate within a few weeks after filing."
Maybe it's not all bad...
Several companies has come out of it: United, Dow, Texaco, Delta, Toys R Us, Macy's and others.
"Steal it. Steal away. Steal, steal and steal some more and give it to all your friends and keep on stealing," Reznor, who has been dubbed the Ralph Nader of the music industry, said.
Steal NIN music too? He steals he says. Read that article. Interesting.
One thing often overlooked by people is that is kills vendor lock. There are several government agencies which use a proprietary messenging system for instant messenging. Once you introduce true XMPP-compliant products, this kills the stranglehold that some of these vendors have. I'm sure this is true outside the government too.
What's really cool is that boids force you to re-think how you define intelligence, well, at least collective intelligence. It's like watching ants at work. Love it.
When GOOG starts crying about competition, for whatever reason, you know that Web 2.0 is facing some serious issues. They should actually *want* the competition because they know that competition keeps them pushing hard to innovate.
Look, GOOG owns both search and online advertising right now. Not, not 100% "owns" but the marketshare for both is well over 50%.
They've been sliding down since about middle of November. What real innovations have we seen from GOOG recently? They are heading into wireless, phones, power grids, and so on. But what's really come of this? Where are they headed with search and advertising, their bread and butter?
Innovation doesn't *normally* occur in a flash, or suddenly. But, it can. There are instant winners. There are instant breakgroughs. There's also the luck factor. Sometimes, you just get lucky. Mere chance.
"Few natural bidders exist beside Google that could engage in a bidding war, and Google would be unlikely to win approval from antitrust regulators, some Wall Street analysts said on Friday."
No one *needs* the iPhone. It is simply something that people desire.
But that's besides the point.
The article is about going global. No one is saying that Apple really plans to go exclusive around the world for the long term. They'll sign some agreements to get traction with the big carriers, and when 3G arrives, they'll adjust. They'll probably go for less than 5 years exclusive.
Technology changes so fast that this is really a moot point. I'm not even sure why people are getting excited or worried.
Well, I got so sick of my HP laptop with Vista that I decided to buy a MacBook. Programs weren't running, random pop up windows, security issues, setting up my home wireless, sudden performance drops, UI feature creep, sidebar failures, and more.
I'm serious, it was really bad and with the HP bloatware, the laptop was a nightmare. So, I bought a Mac and I have to tell you, it's been great. There are some minor issues but they really are minor. I'm now drinking the Koolaid.
Seriously, very little reporting goes on. This is *especially* true at local levels. The national news agencies feed "news" down to local affiliates to push one position or another. Why would they do this? Major news media are not independent and objective. They are driven by profit and the wrong news hurts profits.
Wow, can you imagine how cool this would be with respect to video games? Drop in some photos, crank up the customized first person shooter, and zoooom! You could even take photos or shots from movies and do the same thing (e.g., using Star Wars stills).
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Who needs salivary glands when we have beer?
** scratches head **
Without those glands a lot more beer will need to flow. What's bad about that?
Why bother with CDs or DVDs? Why not just pump that shizzle right onto the laptops being given away or sold for dirt cheap?
How did YOUR representative vote?
"To strike the provisions providing immunity from civil liability to electronic communication service providers for certain assistance provided to the Government."
FIND OUT!
McCain (R-AZ), Nay
Obama (D-IL), Yea
Clinton (D-NY), Not
Kanye West taketh!
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http://somalifestyle.com/video/december/th/der120807400.jpg (my favorite Kanye West!)
What if that chick on the new Terminator series came out with a song? I mean, she probably lives forever and stuff. By this logic, copyright should be infinite. Terminator babes deserve equality.
Seems like this is more of a Microsoft issue than DRM.
Microsfot: "Have DRM, will attempt to screw!"
Padawan or ... mistress?
So, where does that fancy new protocol standard thingy fit into this?
http://www.modernlifeisrubbish.co.uk/images/illustrations/how-viagra-spam-works-large.png
Another point: I read through the article. No mention of Microsoft?
I think Google Forms is more interesting. (Based on Google Spreadsheets.)
Man, if the strike is over too soon then the new reality shows will get killed.
I mean, aren't you dying to see My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad?
It debuts on February 18th! Don't miss it, kids!
I can see how the internet might consolidate to a single mega computer, perhaps as the backbone of all computing. However, people want choice, freedom, and mobility. Your cell phone is a powerful little computer, and it's only going to get more jacked up over time. Obviously the computing power in your iPhone doesn't fit this model.
OK, so rather than pollute the air as we burn fossil fuels, we'll fill up landfills with bazillions of batteries. Electric cars might not be as "green" and wonderful as people like to think.
These batteries are probably recyclable but it isn't cost effective, based on what I rad. So, the potential to recycle is there but are people actually going to do it?
Is it time for broadband over powerlines finally?
The networking is already in your house:
"Providing broadband service to these customers would simply require adding equipment to their wires. The feature of BPL that would make it more attractive than DSL or cable modem is that BPL customers would immediately have in-house networks without having to purchase and install additional wiring in their homes."
Plug in a wireless hub or router and you're ready to roll.
Although all of this brings up the next problem: You're dealing with *another* monopoly. Bah!
Look, are they trying to lose customers? Are they trying to force people to switch to DSL or satellite? (Devil's advocate: Maybe this will spur competition, so it's a good thing?)
Maybe I'm wrong, but customers using more bandwidth don't add additional cost to the infrastructure, do they? The network is a sunk cost and customers are simply utilizing what's there. (Do I have that right?)
Here's what's worse. How do "stupid" consumers know what it high and low bandwith? Even many programmers and engineers would have a hard time knowing this, unless a monitoring tool or widget was on your desktop.
From Maximizing Chapter 11 Success:
"A staggering 85% of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy cases never make it to a confirmed plan of reorganization. In fact, lack of cash causes many companies to liquidate within a few weeks after filing."
Maybe it's not all bad...
Several companies has come out of it: United, Dow, Texaco, Delta, Toys R Us, Macy's and others.
Nails frontman [Trent Reznor] urges fans to steal music
"Steal it. Steal away. Steal, steal and steal some more and give it to all your friends and keep on stealing," Reznor, who has been dubbed the Ralph Nader of the music industry, said.
Steal NIN music too? He steals he says. Read that article. Interesting.
One thing often overlooked by people is that is kills vendor lock. There are several government agencies which use a proprietary messenging system for instant messenging. Once you introduce true XMPP-compliant products, this kills the stranglehold that some of these vendors have. I'm sure this is true outside the government too.
Totally makes me think of Craig Reynolds's "boids" -- take a look:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boids
What's really cool is that boids force you to re-think how you define intelligence, well, at least collective intelligence. It's like watching ants at work. Love it.
When GOOG starts crying about competition, for whatever reason, you know that Web 2.0 is facing some serious issues. They should actually *want* the competition because they know that competition keeps them pushing hard to innovate.
Look, GOOG owns both search and online advertising right now. Not, not 100% "owns" but the marketshare for both is well over 50%.
Oh, and take a look at GOOG's share price:
http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=GOOG&t=5y
They've been sliding down since about middle of November. What real innovations have we seen from GOOG recently? They are heading into wireless, phones, power grids, and so on. But what's really come of this? Where are they headed with search and advertising, their bread and butter?
Innovation doesn't *normally* occur in a flash, or suddenly. But, it can. There are instant winners. There are instant breakgroughs. There's also the luck factor. Sometimes, you just get lucky. Mere chance.
From the article...
"Few natural bidders exist beside Google
that could engage in a bidding war, and
Google would be unlikely to win approval
from antitrust regulators, some Wall Street
analysts said on Friday."
So, um, it's not likely to happen.
** Yawn **
It's safe to move along.
No one *needs* the iPhone. It is simply something that people desire.
But that's besides the point.
The article is about going global. No one is saying that Apple really plans to go exclusive around the world for the long term. They'll sign some agreements to get traction with the big carriers, and when 3G arrives, they'll adjust. They'll probably go for less than 5 years exclusive.
Technology changes so fast that this is really a moot point. I'm not even sure why people are getting excited or worried.
Well, I got so sick of my HP laptop with Vista that I decided to buy a MacBook. Programs weren't running, random pop up windows, security issues, setting up my home wireless, sudden performance drops, UI feature creep, sidebar failures, and more.
I'm serious, it was really bad and with the HP bloatware, the laptop was a nightmare. So, I bought a Mac and I have to tell you, it's been great. There are some minor issues but they really are minor. I'm now drinking the Koolaid.
All news is created these days.
Seriously, very little reporting goes on. This is *especially* true at local levels. The national news agencies feed "news" down to local affiliates to push one position or another. Why would they do this? Major news media are not independent and objective. They are driven by profit and the wrong news hurts profits.
Wow, can you imagine how cool this would be with respect to video games? Drop in some photos, crank up the customized first person shooter, and zoooom! You could even take photos or shots from movies and do the same thing (e.g., using Star Wars stills).