Don't forget that a lot of clear cutting (in tropical areas) is not for fiber but for agriculture. If hemp were more widely used and in higher demand there is potential for MORE deforestation as the price for the easily grown hemp would increase the potential profits from clear-cut agriculture in the rain forests.
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I fail to see how a competitive market is better (better margins) for the competitors. I see how it could be better for the consumer, but I would think the competitors themselves would much prefer a monopoly.
DVDs, really? You can get the latest releases for around $20 at best buy. Considering that a theatrical release is around 2 hours (give or take) and can take MILLIONS of dollars to make, I think the price is more than fair -- especially when compared to a CD that has maybe half (70 minutes, tops) of the content, and cost much less (on average) to make.
I think the company wants to control the number of coupons circulated. The newspaper example is flawed since the company knows in advance how many "copies" of a given coupon will be available (i.e. one in every paper). You are correct that there is nothing specifically stopping you from buying every newspaper you can find with the intent to use the coupons -- but as I stated, I think it's more about control.
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And how exactly will artists be able to spent money on proper equipment, studio time, mixing and mastering?
That brings up an interesting question. If the artist requires money to get equipment, studio time, mixing & mastering -- HOW did the music get "out" on the internet in the first place? Seems to me that those items have already been paid for at this time. IF the artist took out a loan to do that, they knew the risks up front.
As a software developer, I completely agree with this.
If I decide to write a program for someone, I will charge them an appropriate amount of money for the effort. Any additional features or support that is needed will be provided to that party at a certain agreed upon rate.
If that person decides to share that software with 100 other people, that's just the way it is. If that software meets the needs of those others exactly (no support, or enhancements needed) -- then I am out only the time I originally put in (and charged for).
Software as a service really is the only way to stay in this business. As has been said, if you target your software appropriately, there will be plenty of opportunity to make money on the service.
static const char* const totc = "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness...
";
#include
int main()
{
std::cout totc std::endl;
};
I guess I could be considered a "hardcore" gamer... Been playing games since the early 80's and never really stopped. It's nothing to log close to 100 hours in a good RPG.
That in mind, I wanted a Wii from when I first saw it, looked to be a very fun system that would give a chance to be more "social". I would casually look for one from time to time - then last month, one showed up at my local Walmart (very small store, not one of the new big ones), and I picked it up along with Zelda TP. Immediately, I began to see the way the console changed the way people around me thought of video games... My wife is absolutely hooked on Wii sports, and the neighbors come by at least a couple nights a week for some tennis or bowling. Most interesting however, was the interest of my parents. Both nearly 60, they never liked video games in the past. Could never even get them to try one out. The Wii was different. They watched my wife and I play a game of tennis, and wanted to try for themselves. Now, every time they stop by there will be quite a few games of bowling played.
You shouldn't underestimate the attention span of the casual gamer, look how long SOL.EXE has been around.
Robots do cause global warming, however if we get them all to fart up at the sky at the same time from a fixed point, the resulting blast will alter the Earth's orbit just enough to allow us to keep cool for another millenia! Either that, or drop more ice cubes into the sea.
Slashdot Mirror
equine would work equally as well as bovine.
Oh, come on. Haven't you seen Dangerous Minds?
;)
http://imdb.com/title/tt0112792/
Since the article is about cyber-bullying, what else is it besides name calling?
Don't forget that a lot of clear cutting (in tropical areas) is not for fiber but for agriculture. If hemp were more widely used and in higher demand there is potential for MORE deforestation as the price for the easily grown hemp would increase the potential profits from clear-cut agriculture in the rain forests.
I fail to see how a competitive market is better (better margins) for the competitors. I see how it could be better for the consumer, but I would think the competitors themselves would much prefer a monopoly.
Well, somebody, somewhere paid (to rip the music in the first place).... Just playing devil's advocate.
If they brought the black hole to the courtroom, I doubt any of us could run fast enough to escape.
While the '.' prefix will "hide" a file from plain view of a user, it is hardly hidden from the operating system.
DVDs, really? You can get the latest releases for around $20 at best buy. Considering that a theatrical release is around 2 hours (give or take) and can take MILLIONS of dollars to make, I think the price is more than fair -- especially when compared to a CD that has maybe half (70 minutes, tops) of the content, and cost much less (on average) to make.
But that bank makes investments using your money. Now, if you put that 19990 in a jar and buried it in your backyard, that would be different.
I think the company wants to control the number of coupons circulated. The newspaper example is flawed since the company knows in advance how many "copies" of a given coupon will be available (i.e. one in every paper). You are correct that there is nothing specifically stopping you from buying every newspaper you can find with the intent to use the coupons -- but as I stated, I think it's more about control.
And how exactly will artists be able to spent money on proper equipment, studio time, mixing and mastering?
That brings up an interesting question. If the artist requires money to get equipment, studio time, mixing & mastering -- HOW did the music get "out" on the internet in the first place? Seems to me that those items have already been paid for at this time. IF the artist took out a loan to do that, they knew the risks up front.
As a software developer, I completely agree with this.
If I decide to write a program for someone, I will charge them an appropriate amount of money for the effort. Any additional features or support that is needed will be provided to that party at a certain agreed upon rate.
If that person decides to share that software with 100 other people, that's just the way it is. If that software meets the needs of those others exactly (no support, or enhancements needed) -- then I am out only the time I originally put in (and charged for).
Software as a service really is the only way to stay in this business. As has been said, if you target your software appropriately, there will be plenty of opportunity to make money on the service.
So it seems LUnix will be a hobbyist OS after all. For the Commodore 64 no less!
"Perhaps it is just in my nature to solve enchanted traps."
Basically, it's a document repository with versioning...
The parent is modded as flamebait, and rightfully so. However, it brings up an interesting point (and question...)
Your wife was in court for "support"? What type of support?
If it was child support, I understand and good luck.
If it was alimony, why would your wife be entitled to that after she has remarried (you)? Just curious, even though it's none of my business.
damn formatting arraaaghhh!!!!!
static const char* const totc = "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness... "; #include int main() { std::cout totc std::endl; };
It's alright, it was just a dream...
What's family guy?
But, it's ALWAYS between 10pm and 6am SOMEWHERE...
Hey man, relax.
I guess I could be considered a "hardcore" gamer... Been playing games since the early 80's and never really stopped. It's nothing to log close to 100 hours in a good RPG.
That in mind, I wanted a Wii from when I first saw it, looked to be a very fun system that would give a chance to be more "social".
I would casually look for one from time to time - then last month, one showed up at my local Walmart (very small store, not one of the new big ones), and I picked it up along with Zelda TP.
Immediately, I began to see the way the console changed the way people around me thought of video games... My wife is absolutely hooked on Wii sports, and the neighbors come by at least a couple nights a week for some tennis or bowling. Most interesting however, was the interest of my parents. Both nearly 60, they never liked video games in the past. Could never even get them to try one out. The Wii was different. They watched my wife and I play a game of tennis, and wanted to try for themselves. Now, every time they stop by there will be quite a few games of bowling played.
You shouldn't underestimate the attention span of the casual gamer, look how long SOL.EXE has been around.
Robots do cause global warming, however if we get them all to fart up at the sky at the same time from a fixed point, the resulting blast will alter the Earth's orbit just enough to allow us to keep cool for another millenia! Either that, or drop more ice cubes into the sea.
Cyan wasn't the king, he was head of the knights....
:)
His storyline was VERY good though.