I'm not really convinced after reading the article (well, the one paragraph on the topic) that children are going to be more creative. I think by giving them so many channels of things to do, they're not forced to be as creative. I look at when I was growing up and the things I would do. I had Matchbox cars, legos, etc... Very static items that were only fun if I were creative. In fact, I remember spending a lot of time outside, finding L shaped sticks and pretending they were guns for a good game of cops and robbers with friends. Now, when I look at my little nephew, he spends a good deal of his time playing his gamecube. If he's not doing that, he's on the computer playing games on the net. Really, the only time he's doing anything similar to what I used to do is when he goes outside and rides his bike. The fact is, he really doesn't have to be creative because he has so many options at his fingertips that most of us didn't have when we were kids. Because of that, I really have to disagree with Berners-Lee.
I apologize. I didn't realize I would have to spell this out. What we were talking about is switching to a good substitute for Office formats. So of those choices, which is a good substitute? My vote goes to none. I think people will want a file format that is going to keep their documents looking exactly the same way. If you've used the Word HTML, you'll see that your document is almost never similar as to how it would be if you just printed the.doc closed format. rtf, txt, and xml I don't have to mention because clearly those would not be acceptable substitutes.
I understand that Microsoft wants to keep the files that Office creates in a closed format. But, in order to prevent this sort of thing from happening, why not offer an open format as an option in the "Save As" dialog box? That way, users such as the Massachusetts government could be satisfied and still use Office, and everyone else could continue using the closed format. Maybe I'm wrong here, but I really think 99% of the users would still just click the save button as usual, because I doubt the average Office user is aware or even cares that they are not saving in an open format.
This is fantastic news. Now all of the little amputee mice out there can get their legs back. Seriously, we see stories all of the time about diseases being cured in lab rats, but when do you see the, "Hey, remember how we cured _____ disease in rats? Well, now we bridged the gap and it works on humans too" story. I, for one, am tired of mice getting all of the good health care.
What is somewhat frustrating in my opinion is the nature of IP's--they are just used for certain lengths of time and then passed on when they are no longer needed. By judging an IP address on its history, how many reputable sites are blamed for the actions of those that held the IP first? Could you imagine moving into a new home, getting your phone number, and then not being able to call out because the person before you abused others using that number?
That having been said, I really don't know of a better way but it just makes me a little uneasy to think about the practice... just my $0.02.
Let's face the facts. As soon as the RIAA or whatever organization starts scaring people away from one technology, everyone migrates to the next. To see a story touted as news about people switching from torrents to eDonkey seems like common sense really. In six months or so, I think we'll be reading a post on here about how people are switching from eDonkey to whatever comes next. It's a cycle with the organizing bodies constantly playing catch-up.
Perhaps I'm just too apathetic, but do you really think writing a letter is going to do you any good? These big companies don't care about our correspondence. Chances are, it'll be read (if you're lucky) by a customer service rep in a cubicle, then tossed aside before anybody of any value sees it.
And for the record, I think we'll see the ipod/phone from Apple soon enough, but I really don't think that's what we're going to see on Sept. 7th. My vote goes to the video iPod and iTunes 5.
Anybody that's ever taken a basic intro to marketing course (and hopefully most everyone else as well) will see this article as common sense. Just take a look at that inverted parabolic curve that's called the "Product LIfe Cycle." The early adopters come along, then its more mainstream and usage increases sharply. Then the product matures and the slope flattens out, and then as the product dies, it's usage drops again. Sorry for the common sense of this all, but that's just how it goes. I'd say soon the Internet will only be growing with population growth, much like other utilities such as electric.
If I were you, I'd replace the "we" with "I." You are correct that I don't have that sort of cash, but let's not speak for everyone that may read this post.
I have a DVR that my cable company provided me with and I can't imagine it has much space on it at all but I still can't come close to filling the thing up. I would guess that if I went on vacation and let it do its thing for a week, it would be somewhere around 20% full. When I received the device, I went through and put all of my favorite shows in the queue and I'm constantly adding other shows to try out but there really just aren't that many programs/movies out there that I want to record. Now, that's just my own experience but what about the rest of you? Are any of you routinely running out of space and thinking, "If I only had a 1TB DVR, this would be so much better." Even with the HD content taking up more space, when I only have about 10 HD channels, it is impossible for me to fill up my DVR.
Without trying to sound cynical, I'm not too big on the idea of a company flying me into space. If you look at just the last month, we had a number of planes worldwide crash for various reasons. We've been flying for about a century now and there are still quite a few issues that bring planes down. I know people will say how you're more likely to die in a car crash than a plane crash, and that does have merit, but I'm just saying I don't want to be one of the early passengers on one of these new flights.
It is pretty frustrating to see people constantly complain about large, successful companies. What the article fails to mention is that Google likely hires the best of the best. So I would guess that the talent level of the employees dictates the pay, instead of the company name dictating the pay. Make sense?
I can't wait to see how soon someone "cracks" this firmware so it runs emulators and what not. I don't have a PSP, and not much interest in getting one. However, I do think it is pretty interesting to watch these folks go to work and produce these hacks or what-not. I'm always amazed at how fast some of these protections that companies work so hard to implement are dismissed.
Although they don't say it in the disclaimer, their actions of posting a disclaimer after posting the article screams that they realize the article is flawed. If that's the case, why publish it in the first place? Shouldn't they have had some foresight and left this one on the cutting room floor? Maybe Finance is different, but I remember it being very difficult to get an article published unless it was groundbreaking and free from any minor flaws.
I see where you're coming from but bankruptcy makes sense from an economics standpoint. The economy needs businesses but businesses are huge risks for individuals to start--the number of businesses that succeed and continue in business are very small in proportion to the number of businesses started.
Bankruptcy gives people a safety net so to speak in starting a business. Without it, the risks would be far too great and there would be far fewer businesses. Mind you, bankruptcy is a last resort and nobody wants to go through with that. There are steep penalties involved, but having your credit report damaged for seven years is far less severe than being homeless.
I grew up in a very rural area and as far as I know, there's still no broadband available except for the satellite dishes. Now, I understand that the satellite has latency issues that make it unsuitable for games, but why is this not a more talked about option? I've heard people mention the cost of the equipment but when I checked it was around $500 or so. If you live in an area, such as the one where I lived in Maryland, broadband isn't even a distant thought. It is so far away from that town that waiting for it is pointless. When you think about it in those terms, the up front cost of the equipment isn't too bad since it would likely be used for years to come.
If anybody has a reason why satellite isn't a more prevalent option, I'd love to know.
I didn't read the article, but what if it isn't water? Different liquids freeze at different temperatures so maybe they're using vodka. That's one liquid I know doesn't freeze at 32 degrees.
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I'm not really convinced after reading the article (well, the one paragraph on the topic) that children are going to be more creative. I think by giving them so many channels of things to do, they're not forced to be as creative. I look at when I was growing up and the things I would do. I had Matchbox cars, legos, etc... Very static items that were only fun if I were creative. In fact, I remember spending a lot of time outside, finding L shaped sticks and pretending they were guns for a good game of cops and robbers with friends. Now, when I look at my little nephew, he spends a good deal of his time playing his gamecube. If he's not doing that, he's on the computer playing games on the net. Really, the only time he's doing anything similar to what I used to do is when he goes outside and rides his bike. The fact is, he really doesn't have to be creative because he has so many options at his fingertips that most of us didn't have when we were kids. Because of that, I really have to disagree with Berners-Lee.
Are you sure he created the World Wide Web? I thought Al Gore did.
Better games? How about "some" games. There really aren't enough to make it worth while IMHO.
This is just a concept car, people. It's only an idea that may never see the light of day... much like Windows Vista.
I apologize. I didn't realize I would have to spell this out. What we were talking about is switching to a good substitute for Office formats. So of those choices, which is a good substitute? My vote goes to none. I think people will want a file format that is going to keep their documents looking exactly the same way. If you've used the Word HTML, you'll see that your document is almost never similar as to how it would be if you just printed the .doc closed format. rtf, txt, and xml I don't have to mention because clearly those would not be acceptable substitutes.
I understand that Microsoft wants to keep the files that Office creates in a closed format. But, in order to prevent this sort of thing from happening, why not offer an open format as an option in the "Save As" dialog box? That way, users such as the Massachusetts government could be satisfied and still use Office, and everyone else could continue using the closed format. Maybe I'm wrong here, but I really think 99% of the users would still just click the save button as usual, because I doubt the average Office user is aware or even cares that they are not saving in an open format.
This is fantastic news. Now all of the little amputee mice out there can get their legs back. Seriously, we see stories all of the time about diseases being cured in lab rats, but when do you see the, "Hey, remember how we cured _____ disease in rats? Well, now we bridged the gap and it works on humans too" story. I, for one, am tired of mice getting all of the good health care.
I'm sorry, but what is wrong with that sentence?
What is somewhat frustrating in my opinion is the nature of IP's--they are just used for certain lengths of time and then passed on when they are no longer needed. By judging an IP address on its history, how many reputable sites are blamed for the actions of those that held the IP first? Could you imagine moving into a new home, getting your phone number, and then not being able to call out because the person before you abused others using that number?
That having been said, I really don't know of a better way but it just makes me a little uneasy to think about the practice... just my $0.02.
Let's face the facts. As soon as the RIAA or whatever organization starts scaring people away from one technology, everyone migrates to the next. To see a story touted as news about people switching from torrents to eDonkey seems like common sense really. In six months or so, I think we'll be reading a post on here about how people are switching from eDonkey to whatever comes next. It's a cycle with the organizing bodies constantly playing catch-up.
Perhaps I'm just too apathetic, but do you really think writing a letter is going to do you any good? These big companies don't care about our correspondence. Chances are, it'll be read (if you're lucky) by a customer service rep in a cubicle, then tossed aside before anybody of any value sees it.
And for the record, I think we'll see the ipod/phone from Apple soon enough, but I really don't think that's what we're going to see on Sept. 7th. My vote goes to the video iPod and iTunes 5.
Anybody that's ever taken a basic intro to marketing course (and hopefully most everyone else as well) will see this article as common sense. Just take a look at that inverted parabolic curve that's called the "Product LIfe Cycle." The early adopters come along, then its more mainstream and usage increases sharply. Then the product matures and the slope flattens out, and then as the product dies, it's usage drops again. Sorry for the common sense of this all, but that's just how it goes. I'd say soon the Internet will only be growing with population growth, much like other utilities such as electric.
Flash memory is going to do wonders for both battery life and size. Maybe I'll buy one of the new iPod minis if the rumors are true.
If I were you, I'd replace the "we" with "I." You are correct that I don't have that sort of cash, but let's not speak for everyone that may read this post.
I have a DVR that my cable company provided me with and I can't imagine it has much space on it at all but I still can't come close to filling the thing up. I would guess that if I went on vacation and let it do its thing for a week, it would be somewhere around 20% full. When I received the device, I went through and put all of my favorite shows in the queue and I'm constantly adding other shows to try out but there really just aren't that many programs/movies out there that I want to record. Now, that's just my own experience but what about the rest of you? Are any of you routinely running out of space and thinking, "If I only had a 1TB DVR, this would be so much better." Even with the HD content taking up more space, when I only have about 10 HD channels, it is impossible for me to fill up my DVR.
Without trying to sound cynical, I'm not too big on the idea of a company flying me into space. If you look at just the last month, we had a number of planes worldwide crash for various reasons. We've been flying for about a century now and there are still quite a few issues that bring planes down. I know people will say how you're more likely to die in a car crash than a plane crash, and that does have merit, but I'm just saying I don't want to be one of the early passengers on one of these new flights.
Since when does success = villain?
It is pretty frustrating to see people constantly complain about large, successful companies. What the article fails to mention is that Google likely hires the best of the best. So I would guess that the talent level of the employees dictates the pay, instead of the company name dictating the pay. Make sense?
I can't wait to see how soon someone "cracks" this firmware so it runs emulators and what not. I don't have a PSP, and not much interest in getting one. However, I do think it is pretty interesting to watch these folks go to work and produce these hacks or what-not. I'm always amazed at how fast some of these protections that companies work so hard to implement are dismissed.
Although they don't say it in the disclaimer, their actions of posting a disclaimer after posting the article screams that they realize the article is flawed. If that's the case, why publish it in the first place? Shouldn't they have had some foresight and left this one on the cutting room floor? Maybe Finance is different, but I remember it being very difficult to get an article published unless it was groundbreaking and free from any minor flaws.
I see where you're coming from but bankruptcy makes sense from an economics standpoint. The economy needs businesses but businesses are huge risks for individuals to start--the number of businesses that succeed and continue in business are very small in proportion to the number of businesses started.
Bankruptcy gives people a safety net so to speak in starting a business. Without it, the risks would be far too great and there would be far fewer businesses. Mind you, bankruptcy is a last resort and nobody wants to go through with that. There are steep penalties involved, but having your credit report damaged for seven years is far less severe than being homeless.
I grew up in a very rural area and as far as I know, there's still no broadband available except for the satellite dishes. Now, I understand that the satellite has latency issues that make it unsuitable for games, but why is this not a more talked about option? I've heard people mention the cost of the equipment but when I checked it was around $500 or so. If you live in an area, such as the one where I lived in Maryland, broadband isn't even a distant thought. It is so far away from that town that waiting for it is pointless. When you think about it in those terms, the up front cost of the equipment isn't too bad since it would likely be used for years to come.
If anybody has a reason why satellite isn't a more prevalent option, I'd love to know.
Don't throw away the textbooks. Recycle them.
I didn't read the article, but what if it isn't water? Different liquids freeze at different temperatures so maybe they're using vodka. That's one liquid I know doesn't freeze at 32 degrees.
Assuming the ingredients are readily available and cheap.
Ebay.