We don't see power companies charging me more for using particular devices. Is it because they can't tell or because the service should be usage agnostic?
In the end the customer pays so they will just pay twice. First to the ISP and then second to the content provider who's costs go up because they have to pay ISPs not to cripple their traffic. If they go through with this extortion then monthly rates for Netflix, Hulu, etc will be pushed up.
I agree the specs were probably horrible but they should have not taken the money if they couldn't do it. Unfortunately that is not how the big IT industry works.
It sure seems like someone is always willing to make a mountain out of mole hill when it comes to Tesla. I know this kind of stuff comes along with success but at some point I have to wonder if there is some big money (oil or auto) behind this stuff.
Overpriced? Probably for big shops. Don't forget MS typically gets a piece of the action for every "device" that connects remotely to their servers. For smaller shops that don't have the infrastructure already in place hosted VDI *might* be the right call.
The industry trend is to virtualize as much as possible throughout the datacenter and stack. In the long run it will have some interesting implications but it won't be cheap in the short run.
Besides not getting and having access to more sensitive data (if they get own3d). So they are exactly the same as all of the other employees except that their totally different.;-)
Agreed. I have found some very smart folks that refuse to let go and feel there is a need to do everything manually. I have also found smart folks that just want things easy to do so they can get back to doing what they want to do. Tinkerers vs non-tinkerers.
I thought I was the only person to OSX hard to use over most other OSs. I tried it for a year as my main desktop at home and finally gave up.
With all of the security "issues" being discovered and other potential issues discussed can anyone say with complete certainty that his file hasn't been altered?
So I guess the question for everyone is should Google (and others) be allowed to scan communications if they state clearly in their EULA what they are doing and why? Does the answer change when the communications include a parties that didn't accept the EULA?
I agree but I'm not sure it is Hulu that decides what you can watch content on, how long it will be available, etc. It is in Hulu's best interest to let you watch as much content as you what, when you want, and where you want. My guess is the "owners" of the content come up with wacky DRM scenarios for Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, and others to program around. These "owners" are just being greedy and looking for ways to charge more and/or stall while they try to figure out how to do streaming themselves.
The only reason I could think of that would cause Hulu and the others to want to make it difficult for customers to watch content is if they (Hulu et al) were paying each time we view a show/movie. Like Netflix does with but without the mail system delay to slow down our consumption.
They probably do. Just because you don't think a color looks cheaper doesn't mean others agree with you. Apple devices are like fashion items so I'm pretty sure they are very very selective about color, shape, texture, etc.
Exactly. I agree that individuals should be responsible for their actions. The judicial system just needs to apply a little common sense and therein lies the problem.
The judicial system is often driven by money rather than the desire to seek justice.
14.6M shipped is not the same as 14.6M sold at a profit. This is what matters unless they plan on using the gaming console model that relies on software sales after the initial purchase. Apple has a modified version of this with the iOS stuff. They sell their own hardware at full price and get a piece of every AppStore/iTunes sale.
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We don't see power companies charging me more for using particular devices. Is it because they can't tell or because the service should be usage agnostic?
In the end the customer pays so they will just pay twice. First to the ISP and then second to the content provider who's costs go up because they have to pay ISPs not to cripple their traffic. If they go through with this extortion then monthly rates for Netflix, Hulu, etc will be pushed up.
I agree the specs were probably horrible but they should have not taken the money if they couldn't do it. Unfortunately that is not how the big IT industry works.
It sure seems like someone is always willing to make a mountain out of mole hill when it comes to Tesla. I know this kind of stuff comes along with success but at some point I have to wonder if there is some big money (oil or auto) behind this stuff.
I did too! . I think I finally tossed mine in the garbage a few months ago.
Overpriced? Probably for big shops. Don't forget MS typically gets a piece of the action for every "device" that connects remotely to their servers. For smaller shops that don't have the infrastructure already in place hosted VDI *might* be the right call.
The industry trend is to virtualize as much as possible throughout the datacenter and stack. In the long run it will have some interesting implications but it won't be cheap in the short run.
and the experience for the user gets "better".
Besides not getting and having access to more sensitive data (if they get own3d). So they are exactly the same as all of the other employees except that their totally different. ;-)
Agreed. I have found some very smart folks that refuse to let go and feel there is a need to do everything manually. I have also found smart folks that just want things easy to do so they can get back to doing what they want to do. Tinkerers vs non-tinkerers.
I thought I was the only person to OSX hard to use over most other OSs. I tried it for a year as my main desktop at home and finally gave up.
Shut down the system? Hardly.
You might consider doing a quick /. search and catch up: http://yro.slashdot.org/index2.pl?fhfilter=terry+childs
You are spot on. However, are we really surprised that folks who previously used names like Lavabit & SilentCircle understand marketing?
Fandroids are cheapskates who wants everything free and ad free?
Just saying.
Apple customers are soon parted with their money?
Just saying too.
With all of the security "issues" being discovered and other potential issues discussed can anyone say with complete certainty that his file hasn't been altered?
Hosting stuff in the US is like having the USSR build your embassy. :-)
The 'winners' are about to learn some valuable lesson in winning a million dollars.
They're going to end up owing some lawyers 1.2million.
Don't worry they are MBAs they will make it up in volume. ;-)
You beat me to it.
So I guess the question for everyone is should Google (and others) be allowed to scan communications if they state clearly in their EULA what they are doing and why? Does the answer change when the communications include a parties that didn't accept the EULA?
Do you believe in the Peter Principle?
I agree but I'm not sure it is Hulu that decides what you can watch content on, how long it will be available, etc. It is in Hulu's best interest to let you watch as much content as you what, when you want, and where you want. My guess is the "owners" of the content come up with wacky DRM scenarios for Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, and others to program around. These "owners" are just being greedy and looking for ways to charge more and/or stall while they try to figure out how to do streaming themselves.
The only reason I could think of that would cause Hulu and the others to want to make it difficult for customers to watch content is if they (Hulu et al) were paying each time we view a show/movie. Like Netflix does with but without the mail system delay to slow down our consumption.
They probably do. Just because you don't think a color looks cheaper doesn't mean others agree with you. Apple devices are like fashion items so I'm pretty sure they are very very selective about color, shape, texture, etc.
... those responsible should be prosecuted
Well aren't gov't employees protected from prosecution like corporate employees? Nobody is responsible when you work for a big organization. ;-)
Exactly. This thing need Power over Bluetooth so it can charge wirelessly while connected for data. ;-)
OMG I hope not ;-)
Facebook vs email (with the NSA snooping). That is quite a dilemma we have today.
Exactly. I agree that individuals should be responsible for their actions. The judicial system just needs to apply a little common sense and therein lies the problem.
The judicial system is often driven by money rather than the desire to seek justice.
I took your comment out of context by not reading the thread at -1 or 0.
FTR - I pretty much agree with you.
14.6M shipped is not the same as 14.6M sold at a profit. This is what matters unless they plan on using the gaming console model that relies on software sales after the initial purchase. Apple has a modified version of this with the iOS stuff. They sell their own hardware at full price and get a piece of every AppStore/iTunes sale.