Napster did the same thing with the music industry 20 years later. Without something like Napster, the music industry would have never realized "You mean we can sell our songs in some other format besides: 'Go down to the store and buy a $15 disc'?" The threat of piracy or the consumer simply bypassing their established model is the only thing that ever gets studios off their lazy asses.
The U.S. was never conceived to be any such thing. The first amendment (along with the other 9) was only tacked on to the Constitution because the Federalists knew it was the only way to achieve popular ratification of the Constitution--with its stronger, more centralized government. They didn't give a shit about the ideology behind this amendment, it was designed purely to appease a suspicious populace. If you want a good example of how little the Federalists really thought of "free speech," you need only look at the Sedition Act, passed just a few years later at the behest of Federalist President John Adams--which outlawed any form of public criticism of the President or U.S. government.
So MS is just being punished because of their success, not because of their actual actions? That's an interesting take on the law. "Violate the law as much as you like, just don't become too successful at it or then we'll have to take you to court."
And shouldn't this also apply to Apple as well? I'm pretty sure they include their default browser in OSX, and don't offer any alternative either. This anti-competative argument may have held some water back in the 90's (when browsers were still a bit of a new novelty) but it seems horribly dated in 2009. Today, any OS is *expected* to come out-of-the-box with some sort of basic browser (as Apple, Ubuntu, and Windows all do now).
That's exactly why they led with "child Abuse." What they REALLY want (and what will follow soon) is music and movies torrent and p2p sites. Once that's in place they'll probably start in with controversial websites (princecharlesisahomosexual.com is fucked), then move on to websites deemed "offensive" or in "bad taste." And before you know it, you'll have to get your website white-listed by some ratings board to even be seen in the UK.
I worked in a company once with a guy who was known for sending out long, rambling emails and overwriting everything he got his hands on. I was constantly trying to get him to edit himself better on fact sheets and the like. Well, he gets laid off and his final email (sent to everyone in the office) read simply "Fuck all of you! I'm outta here." I was so proud he had finally learned the power of brevity.
I'm glad to see him finally get some recognition. But honestly, he should have won for Shallow Grave or Trainspotting (his best films). The Oscars are too conservative and often don't recognize filmmakers until they're way past their prime (like Spielberg and James Cameron, who didn't win Oscars until their best work was actually long behind them). The Independent Spirit Awards are much better, IMHO. And they're much more likely to recognize the work of young and audacious filmmakers. The Oscars almost never recognize first time directors, no matter how brilliant their debut work. Chris Nolan, for example, deserved and Oscar for Memento. But it took a Batman sequel for him to even get slightly acknowledged.
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Napster did the same thing with the music industry 20 years later. Without something like Napster, the music industry would have never realized "You mean we can sell our songs in some other format besides: 'Go down to the store and buy a $15 disc'?" The threat of piracy or the consumer simply bypassing their established model is the only thing that ever gets studios off their lazy asses.
We've only tolerated you this long because we don't want to lose your fine cuisine. The world needs jaffe cakes and boiled meat.
Brits know that God will save the crown, and always incorporate this into any plans.
Speak for yourself. I'm ready, willing, and able to be the countries first "Web Czar." You hear that Mr. President? Call me.
Are you kidding, the last console the guy owned was made in 1990. To him, the control scheme of the PSP will seem revolutionary. ;-)
The U.S. was never conceived to be any such thing. The first amendment (along with the other 9) was only tacked on to the Constitution because the Federalists knew it was the only way to achieve popular ratification of the Constitution--with its stronger, more centralized government. They didn't give a shit about the ideology behind this amendment, it was designed purely to appease a suspicious populace. If you want a good example of how little the Federalists really thought of "free speech," you need only look at the Sedition Act, passed just a few years later at the behest of Federalist President John Adams--which outlawed any form of public criticism of the President or U.S. government.
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"It is illegal to bundle with a dominant product in one market to prevent competition in another market."
Like how Apple does with the iPod and iTunes, you mean?
Man, he's a weed hero. Most people can only dream of pulling something like that off.
Have you ever met the guy?
So MS is just being punished because of their success, not because of their actual actions? That's an interesting take on the law. "Violate the law as much as you like, just don't become too successful at it or then we'll have to take you to court."
And shouldn't this also apply to Apple as well? I'm pretty sure they include their default browser in OSX, and don't offer any alternative either. This anti-competative argument may have held some water back in the 90's (when browsers were still a bit of a new novelty) but it seems horribly dated in 2009. Today, any OS is *expected* to come out-of-the-box with some sort of basic browser (as Apple, Ubuntu, and Windows all do now).
That's exactly why they led with "child Abuse." What they REALLY want (and what will follow soon) is music and movies torrent and p2p sites. Once that's in place they'll probably start in with controversial websites (princecharlesisahomosexual.com is fucked), then move on to websites deemed "offensive" or in "bad taste." And before you know it, you'll have to get your website white-listed by some ratings board to even be seen in the UK.
Without a full investigation, I'd hypothesize tha the status is "laying in many pieces on the ice somewhere in Antarctica."
The funniest part about that scene was that the "You're cool" employee was the old lady, who gave him a thumbs up.
Maybe he thinks that reporters get up and go to work every day out of the simple goodness of their hearts.
I worked in a company once with a guy who was known for sending out long, rambling emails and overwriting everything he got his hands on. I was constantly trying to get him to edit himself better on fact sheets and the like. Well, he gets laid off and his final email (sent to everyone in the office) read simply "Fuck all of you! I'm outta here." I was so proud he had finally learned the power of brevity.
And what are Steve Jobs and Linus Thorvalds doing for Africa? Oh yeah, NOTHING. Bill Gates isn't perfect, but at least he's TRYING to do some good.
You know who else was overpaid? The Microsoft PR director who didn't stop them from making such a bonehead move.
Do you have any idea how much money it takes each day just to feed a single U2 band member's ego? That's not chump change, my friend.
So it's a fantasy MMO then?
I'm glad to see him finally get some recognition. But honestly, he should have won for Shallow Grave or Trainspotting (his best films). The Oscars are too conservative and often don't recognize filmmakers until they're way past their prime (like Spielberg and James Cameron, who didn't win Oscars until their best work was actually long behind them). The Independent Spirit Awards are much better, IMHO. And they're much more likely to recognize the work of young and audacious filmmakers. The Oscars almost never recognize first time directors, no matter how brilliant their debut work. Chris Nolan, for example, deserved and Oscar for Memento. But it took a Batman sequel for him to even get slightly acknowledged.
So say we all.
In that case, the death of Mr. Furry was a much greater loss than the data.
I can fit my entire porn collection on just 4 discs, each the size of quarters? That's amazing!