What the RIAA members really need to do is make free pirated copies of games and movies more easily available on the web; then people will have more disposable income with which to purchase music!
So the testimony of somebody who is already extremely pissed off at you for "outing" him online should be believed with regard to other "crimes" committed with your computer? Seems to me his roommate had every reason to lie.
Couldn't it be made more accurate and less susceptible to occlusion problems by having multiple cameras on different sides of the user? Seems like building a different model based on the dimensions of each individual player would also help; don't know if it already does that. If done correctly, the more you use it, the better it should get at determining your real position and eliminating ambiguity.
it is only "willful" if you understand how kazaa operates. If Ken Lay can use the "I was too stupid to know bettr" excuse, shouldn't Jammie be able to also?
I've got 2, just in case. Leave one configured for open access, but don't connect it to your network, and you can truthfully say "But I was running a open access point... anybody could have connected to it!"
What?!? You mean undercover cops lying in response to the "Are you a cop?" question that criminals inevitably ask doesn't protect them from prosecution??? I'm and SHOCKED and HORRIFIED!
We've been complaining about judges that were clueless about technology. It appears we have finally gotten one who understands the technology and wants to conduct a fair trial. If this doesn't go the way we want, then not only have we set a precedent, but we also have few remaining valid complaints.
Anybody that can hear is better served by a radio in an emergency. Emergency television broadcasts are only really useful to deaf people. And of course, none of those analog-to-digital converter boxes can be battery powered, so a battery-powered TV (yes, they do exist, generally in analog B&W) doesn't help.
Money may not buy love, but it can sure get you laid by some pretty hot babes!;-)
Seriously, this is more a piece of performance art than a manufacturing device. The ecology would better be served by plugging those solar panels into the grid. Use regular AC power to manufacture the furniture, and just use a photocell to vary the spin rate in proportion to incident sunlight. Oh, and I've never even been to Philistia!
The machine cranks out 1 piece per day, a maximum of 365 pieces per year. At that rate, how many years does it take to recoup the cost of the machine, with at least $500 worth of solar panels?
Yes, there will always be a large slice of parents willing to pop for $250 for their kids, but not willing to spend $400. Especially knowing that the games themselves are cheaper for the Wii.
Does the Wii have limitations? Yes. Compared to PS3 and XBox, the graphics suck. The lack of disk storage means nobody provides much downloadable content, even though from a hardware standpoint adding an external USB drive would be trivial. Rock Band and Guitar Hero for the Wii really are watered-down version (again, no downloadable content). Cooperative play usually isn't very good on the Wii (split screen used for multiplayer Mario Kart lacks large enough field of view to anticipate obstacles, for exampe.)
Guess which console I own? That's right, the Wii. Because, for my budget and intended audience (my eight year old) it is the best choice! I love stupid games like Mario Kart and Excite Truck, and titles like Galaxy, Stryker, Brawl, Force Unleashed, Lego Starwars, etc. are quite enjoyable for kids. There will always be a market for Wii. It is not targeted at hardcore gamers, but then most hardcore gamers will buy not only a game PC but also a PS3, XBox360, and Wii, and play on each system the games that work best on that system.
Every living thing dies at some point... what's your point? Most people would prefer to be quietly euthanized than stomped to death by a woman in stiletto heals. And for those of you who prefer being stomped on by stilettos, I'm sure they have porn for that...
Not an urban legend; I've personally seen flocks of migrating waterfowl fly over the BMEWS radar screens, and just start circling aimlessly. If their direction sense is water based, I can see why some high power microwave radiation might cause a problem.
Only if they have law degrees. Gotta like that man; shoots lawyers and gets away with it AND he is in favor of gay marriage! Although with his enthusiasm for torture, you gotta wonder what sort of antics go on privately in his bedroom...
"We're a mid-sized aerospace company with... satellite offices. Wow... apparently the state-of-the-art in aerospace is a lot more advanced than I thought! What kind of rocket do you use for commuting to those satellite offices?
People have kept infants and elders out of trouble for thousands of years through a process called "keeping on eye on them". This new technology is a partial solution at best, and still no substitute for the old-fashioned approach. We only point out the limitations of these new-fangled solutions so that people don't develop a false sense of security, and stop simply paying attention, which is also a required part of the solution.
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What the RIAA members really need to do is make free pirated copies of games and movies more easily available on the web; then people will have more disposable income with which to purchase music!
So the testimony of somebody who is already extremely pissed off at you for "outing" him online should be believed with regard to other "crimes" committed with your computer? Seems to me his roommate had every reason to lie.
Couldn't it be made more accurate and less susceptible to occlusion problems by having multiple cameras on different sides of the user? Seems like building a different model based on the dimensions of each individual player would also help; don't know if it already does that. If done correctly, the more you use it, the better it should get at determining your real position and eliminating ambiguity.
it is only "willful" if you understand how kazaa operates. If Ken Lay can use the "I was too stupid to know bettr" excuse, shouldn't Jammie be able to also?
This guy really needs to get a life! oh, wait... did he sustain the head injuries before or after he planned his funeral?
I've got 2, just in case. Leave one configured for open access, but don't connect it to your network, and you can truthfully say "But I was running a open access point... anybody could have connected to it!"
What?!? You mean undercover cops lying in response to the "Are you a cop?" question that criminals inevitably ask doesn't protect them from prosecution??? I'm and SHOCKED and HORRIFIED!
We've been complaining about judges that were clueless about technology. It appears we have finally gotten one who understands the technology and wants to conduct a fair trial. If this doesn't go the way we want, then not only have we set a precedent, but we also have few remaining valid complaints.
Sarah, will you please bear my children?
Where does this perverse notion come from that all of human endeavour must be about making a profit?
Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations , 1776.
What?!? You mean that was a rhetorical question?
Anybody that can hear is better served by a radio in an emergency. Emergency television broadcasts are only really useful to deaf people. And of course, none of those analog-to-digital converter boxes can be battery powered, so a battery-powered TV (yes, they do exist, generally in analog B&W) doesn't help.
Money may not buy love, but it can sure get you laid by some pretty hot babes! ;-)
Seriously, this is more a piece of performance art than a manufacturing device. The ecology would better be served by plugging those solar panels into the grid. Use regular AC power to manufacture the furniture, and just use a photocell to vary the spin rate in proportion to incident sunlight. Oh, and I've never even been to Philistia!
The machine cranks out 1 piece per day, a maximum of 365 pieces per year. At that rate, how many years does it take to recoup the cost of the machine, with at least $500 worth of solar panels?
$40 off for a $50 box, yes. I got 4 of 'em.
Agreed; calling this the "weakest supernova ever seen" is like giving out an award for the "world's tallest midget".
Wii: $250 PS3: $400 XBox 360: $400
Yes, there will always be a large slice of parents willing to pop for $250 for their kids, but not willing to spend $400. Especially knowing that the games themselves are cheaper for the Wii.
Does the Wii have limitations? Yes. Compared to PS3 and XBox, the graphics suck. The lack of disk storage means nobody provides much downloadable content, even though from a hardware standpoint adding an external USB drive would be trivial. Rock Band and Guitar Hero for the Wii really are watered-down version (again, no downloadable content). Cooperative play usually isn't very good on the Wii (split screen used for multiplayer Mario Kart lacks large enough field of view to anticipate obstacles, for exampe.)
Guess which console I own? That's right, the Wii. Because, for my budget and intended audience (my eight year old) it is the best choice! I love stupid games like Mario Kart and Excite Truck, and titles like Galaxy, Stryker, Brawl, Force Unleashed, Lego Starwars, etc. are quite enjoyable for kids. There will always be a market for Wii. It is not targeted at hardcore gamers, but then most hardcore gamers will buy not only a game PC but also a PS3, XBox360, and Wii, and play on each system the games that work best on that system.
Every living thing dies at some point... what's your point? Most people would prefer to be quietly euthanized than stomped to death by a woman in stiletto heals. And for those of you who prefer being stomped on by stilettos, I'm sure they have porn for that...
Birds are deathly afraid of snakes... has anyone yet tried Snakes on a Plane?
Is slicing and dicing birds into 2 inch square strips before they hit the turbine really that much of an improvement?
Not an urban legend; I've personally seen flocks of migrating waterfowl fly over the BMEWS radar screens, and just start circling aimlessly. If their direction sense is water based, I can see why some high power microwave radiation might cause a problem.
Only if they have law degrees. Gotta like that man; shoots lawyers and gets away with it AND he is in favor of gay marriage! Although with his enthusiasm for torture, you gotta wonder what sort of antics go on privately in his bedroom...
"We're a mid-sized aerospace company with... satellite offices. Wow... apparently the state-of-the-art in aerospace is a lot more advanced than I thought! What kind of rocket do you use for commuting to those satellite offices?
WTF is a Phonon?
As long as I'm always in the 51%, I don't see the problem.
People have kept infants and elders out of trouble for thousands of years through a process called "keeping on eye on them". This new technology is a partial solution at best, and still no substitute for the old-fashioned approach. We only point out the limitations of these new-fangled solutions so that people don't develop a false sense of security, and stop simply paying attention, which is also a required part of the solution.