Okay, I've seen this exact letter sent out to so many.torrent sites, and I just have to ask:
Exactly what sanctions are they talking about? Last I checked:
1) copyright infringment cases were civil, not criminal cases
2) The MPAA was not a government
So, exactly how can a corporation levy "sanctions" against a person for "destroying" evidence in a civil case? What are they going to do, blockade his house?
Isn't this just an empty threat? Or is it pure stupidity? Isn't this just Police Chief Wiggum telling Homer to bring that evidence to court, or they have no case?
In accordance to the terms of my computer's warranty, I am formally requesting onsite service. Please send any and all technicians you have named Hansel and Gredel.
Digital Line-Out to Digital Line-In. Play, record, save as MP3, thank you.
or
Start - Programs - Virtual Audio/Video Device. Play, record, save as MP3/MPEG, thank you.
or
Start - Programs - coolEdit/MovieMaker Pro - File - Extract Audio/Video from CD/DVD - Save as MP3, thank you.
or
Start - Programs - Kazaa Lite - Download, thank you.
or
Start - Programs - Mozilla - www.google.com - "Breaking latest DRM" - Thank you
Average non-Slashdot reader's reaction:
"What the fuck do you mean this DVD cost $5 more than the one without the DMR or RDM or whateverthefuck? This shit doesn't even play in my players! Fuck you! I'll give my techie friend a beer and he'll make me a copy of it."
Terrorists might use this! Won't someone please think of the children? If my government can't hear what my neighbor is saying, how do I know he isn't planning on killing me in my sleep?
I mean, why do you even need something like this? If you don't have anything to hide, there shouldn't be a problem with your internet chats being monitored.
Digital Line-Out to Digital Line-In. Play, record, save as MP3, thank you.
or
Start - Programs - Virtual Audio Device. Play, record, save as MP3, thank you.
or
Start - Programs - coolEdit Pro - File - Extract Audio from CD - Save as MP3, thank you.
or
Start - Programs - Kazaa Lite - Download, thank you.
or
Start - Programs - Mozilla - www.google.com - "Breaking latest DRM" - Thank you
Average non-Slashdot reader's reaction:
"What the fuck do you mean the CD cost $5 more than without the copywrite protection! This shit doesn't even play in my players! Fuck you, I'll give my techie friend a beer and he'll make me a copy of it."
Slashdot News From Exactly 24 Hours From Now:
People have already figured out how to hack through the new firmware update, allowing RealNetwork's music to once again play on the iPod.
Don't panic.
Today, we're going to compare the new ATI Radeon 9375923 AGP video card against this lump of gerbils. We'll see which one can run Doom better.
This is the reason I completely ignore benchmarks and spec-tests. I go straight for the heart of the matter: reviews by users. Go to Google and type in Any Product review, and you'll get your fair share of honest reviews and feedback.
When forty nine out of fifty reviews say something is a piece of crap, then you know two things:
1) It's a piece of crap
2) The fiftieth reviewer is the same guy who faked up the benchmark posting under a pseudonym.
Open Source means anyone can look at the code. Which means anyone can spot a vulnerability. Usually this means that the programmers catch the bugs first. This time-- ehh, not so much.
Of course, this also means that a huge amount of programmers can look at the code to find a bug to write a patch to release it to the public.
The bottom line: I switched everyone I know to Firefox nearly six months ago, and haven't had to do a single Malware clean yet.
{sigh} Why do I have this awful feeling that the reason there will be 2.8 Gargillion dollars worth of sales will be because everyone and their brother is going to open up a "Servers that Run Linux" company? And you know that the 2.8 Suptexillion dollars will be coming out of the pockets of companies that don't realize that they can just buy a server and install Linux themselves. Or hire someone to do it for the fraction of the cost of a "Linux Server".
Seriously, saying "Linux Server" to a CEO has one of two effects. One, they glaze over and continue using their familiar "Windows Server". Two, they think you're really smart and give you lots of money. Sure, there's the rare third case where they'll realize "Linux = OS, Server = Hardware", but chances are they're the CIO.
Does this mean I should open a "Servers The Run Linux" eBusiness? Amazonux.com, perhaps?
Re:But for the Grace of Gabe... there go ye?
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The first thing they ask is if you have a router. If you say yes, they tell you they do not support routers, and refuse to help you any further.
Comcaat: Sir, do you have a router?
You: No.
Comcast: That's good, because I'm being paid $7 an hour to read a script, and routers scare me. Now that I've confirmed you don't have a router, I'll escalate this call to someone who knows what they're doing. It'll be fixed in five minutes.
And on a sidenote, if your cable company ever asks you "Are you using Coaxial splitters?", you can also tell them "no".
You having 3rd party hardware is just an excuse for them not to fix their problems.
This letter is in regard to your recent complaint to the FCC regarding whatever show you think your child should not be watching.
We would like to inform you, in response to your concern, a device will be installed in all television sets that will allow you to control the content. It is called the OFF button.
We would like to mention that this device has been shipping standard with all television sets since the beginning of TV. We apologize if this was not obvious enough for you.
If you should have any other concerns or complaints then, seriously, fuck you. Use the button.
Slashdot Mirror
Exactly what sanctions are they talking about? Last I checked:
1) copyright infringment cases were civil, not criminal cases
2) The MPAA was not a government
So, exactly how can a corporation levy "sanctions" against a person for "destroying" evidence in a civil case? What are they going to do, blockade his house?
Isn't this just an empty threat? Or is it pure stupidity? Isn't this just Police Chief Wiggum telling Homer to bring that evidence to court, or they have no case?
Seriously, wtf are they talking about?
In accordance to the terms of my computer's warranty, I am formally requesting onsite service. Please send any and all technicians you have named Hansel and Gredel.
Sincerely,
A Hungry Witch"
Digital Line-Out to Digital Line-In. Play, record, save as MP3, thank you.
or
Start - Programs - Virtual Audio/Video Device. Play, record, save as MP3/MPEG, thank you.
or
Start - Programs - coolEdit/MovieMaker Pro - File - Extract Audio/Video from CD/DVD - Save as MP3, thank you.
or
Start - Programs - Kazaa Lite - Download, thank you.
or
Start - Programs - Mozilla - www.google.com - "Breaking latest DRM" - Thank you
Average non-Slashdot reader's reaction:
"What the fuck do you mean this DVD cost $5 more than the one without the DMR or RDM or whateverthefuck? This shit doesn't even play in my players! Fuck you! I'll give my techie friend a beer and he'll make me a copy of it."
Thank you.
I mean, why do you even need something like this? If you don't have anything to hide, there shouldn't be a problem with your internet chats being monitored.
BTW, click here
or
Start - Programs - Virtual Audio Device. Play, record, save as MP3, thank you.
or
Start - Programs - coolEdit Pro - File - Extract Audio from CD - Save as MP3, thank you.
or
Start - Programs - Kazaa Lite - Download, thank you.
or
Start - Programs - Mozilla - www.google.com - "Breaking latest DRM" - Thank you
Average non-Slashdot reader's reaction:
"What the fuck do you mean the CD cost $5 more than without the copywrite protection! This shit doesn't even play in my players! Fuck you, I'll give my techie friend a beer and he'll make me a copy of it."
Thank you.
Give up?
The answer is "screw you". Hehe.
Ah, that was fun. Back to work.
Slashdot News From Exactly 24 Hours From Now:
People have already figured out how to hack through the new firmware update, allowing RealNetwork's music to once again play on the iPod.
Don't panic.
Next.
Oh what a bleak, sober, secure future it will be!
I'm not surprised. Seriously, nothing is truly random. Random just occurs when you don't know all the details.
This is the reason I completely ignore benchmarks and spec-tests. I go straight for the heart of the matter: reviews by users. Go to Google and type in Any Product review, and you'll get your fair share of honest reviews and feedback.
When forty nine out of fifty reviews say something is a piece of crap, then you know two things:
1) It's a piece of crap
2) The fiftieth reviewer is the same guy who faked up the benchmark posting under a pseudonym.
I don't know a hacker in the world who'd touch other people's chewed gum.
I didn't fire torpedos, but the saucer seperated. And so did the nacells, the main body-- well, everything seperated, really: It was made of LEGO!
Bah, who needs AIM? I build my own IM clients out of Lego.
No, I think a working Stargate made from Lego would be more impressive.
This sure kicks the crap out of my 5" Lego Enterprise.
Of course, this also means that a huge amount of programmers can look at the code to find a bug to write a patch to release it to the public.
The bottom line: I switched everyone I know to Firefox nearly six months ago, and haven't had to do a single Malware clean yet.
2) Stupid people will open attachments blindly.
3) A Trojan sent as an attachment will DDoS competetion.
4) Profit!
The Gnomes would be proud.
Urr, I'm confused. Does this mean that only old Korean AOL techs are getting fired, or only old Korean AOL techs are keeping their jobs?
Urr... free?
They still make PIIs? Wow, you learn something new every day.
Seriously, saying "Linux Server" to a CEO has one of two effects. One, they glaze over and continue using their familiar "Windows Server". Two, they think you're really smart and give you lots of money. Sure, there's the rare third case where they'll realize "Linux = OS, Server = Hardware", but chances are they're the CIO.
Does this mean I should open a "Servers The Run Linux" eBusiness? Amazonux.com, perhaps?
OMFG Steam r0x0rz teh big one111!
Comcaat: Sir, do you have a router?
You: No.
Comcast: That's good, because I'm being paid $7 an hour to read a script, and routers scare me. Now that I've confirmed you don't have a router, I'll escalate this call to someone who knows what they're doing. It'll be fixed in five minutes.
And on a sidenote, if your cable company ever asks you "Are you using Coaxial splitters?", you can also tell them "no".
You having 3rd party hardware is just an excuse for them not to fix their problems.
This letter is in regard to your recent complaint to the FCC regarding whatever show you think your child should not be watching.
We would like to inform you, in response to your concern, a device will be installed in all television sets that will allow you to control the content. It is called the OFF button.
We would like to mention that this device has been shipping standard with all television sets since the beginning of TV. We apologize if this was not obvious enough for you.
If you should have any other concerns or complaints then, seriously, fuck you. Use the button.
Sincerely,
The FCC