Ok, in a sense agree with you. It is a pain in the ass 'working around' all of the crap built into itunes and the ipod, but do you seriously think M$ will be better? My perception of Apple's handling of DRM on the ipod/itunes is just enough to keep the RIAA happy. After all, I can still find all of my music files on my ipod and drag them on to any computer I hook it up to. Sure the file names are all messed up, but the music plays. I realize that this only applies to non-itunes purchased songs, but it is still something.
In addition, didn't Apple go against the will of the RIAA when they tried to introduce a new pricing model for songs on itunes? Without the leverage of Apple, we would be paying $2.50 for the new Taylor Hicks songs (by we I means someone much less cool than the typical/.er). So maybe I need to restate part of my previous comment. Apple might not be the "good guy" but they definitely are the better guy when coming up against M$.
The processor wars were great for the consumers. AMD had a better product and they just seemed like such a lovable company. However in this portable media player war, the market leader is already the good guy. So my question is what happens when the underdog is not someone to pull for? Leave it to M$ to ruin the concept of the underdog.
This is what happens when you have a government that can be purchased. Make no mistake about it, in the US laws/justice/rights/people/myself is for sale and the RIAA/MPAA is buying. As long as they have money they will be able to manipulate any system set up in the US to serve their needs.
Another step towards the day when I can upgrade my computer by simply pouring a bag of crap through a hole in the top of my case....Hey, I sould patent that! (Link barely has anything to do with the comment, it just came up in a quick google for toilet patent.)
Can't we just get this whole patent thing over with already? Just give M$ the patent on, "doing anything useful with a computer," label us all criminals, file lawsuits against us by the thousands each month, and create cartoons to remind us that everything we create you thought of first with your vague wording.
"Only legislative changes to the patent system can fully protect Open Source and maintain it as a viable source of innovation for our future."
Legislative changes to the patent system are needed to protect innovation not just the Open Source community. How can anyone continue to innovate if they have to wade through an endless array of patents just to see if their idea isn't covered by some ridiculous patent.
I know what you are talking about man. I've never even heard of this "buying a game" concept. I thought everyone got their music and games as torrents. My philosophy has always been, if I can't eat it, I'm not buying it. I better go and finish eating my AMD now.
I'm up for the old-school phone-a-thon, but can't someone just track down the blue frog killers and send the RIAA a message that way? 1000 or so calls just means a $5.15 an hour receptionist has a really bad day.
Speaking of features, does anyone else have a problem with the models Opera selected to include in their marketing? Who are these idiots? It looks more like a bad Gwen Stefani video more than uber browser.
I remember the days when technology was exciting. Every new product promised so much possibility and opportunity. Hell, some of them even made me want to run out and buy the thing.
These days, however, new technology just leaves me feeling sick. I find myself buying more and more tin foil, holding on to my relics of the 90's and talking about the good old days when a computer and a fast connection could get you anything but in trouble.
But what can your average/. reader do? I suppose I should just settle my suit with the RIAA, buy another DVD copy of Dr. Strangelove because the first is too scratched up to play, hope Sony's rootkit will magically remove itself from my computer, and watch another 22 minutes of commercials in a half-hour re-run of Seinfeld.
Was it not just two or so days ago when Bush said, "I make the decisions" or something to that effect. So my question is, why appoint someone else? But I suppose you can never have too many human shields.
let me see. I have a crappy OS (Windows) that I have to patch once a month. I have many crappy browsers that also need to be patched from time to time. I have a software firewall that needs patching plus antivirus, anti-spyware, office apps, email clients, photo programs, games...
And now I also have to patch my CD's. Great!
Hey, I have a better idea, why not just sell us an upgraded music CD that has a patched DRM? As long as it's at least $5 more than the first one I bought I'll have the assurance of spending the most money possible while also having 16 copies of Jessica Simpson's new CD.
Maybe I should introduce a 'conversation flag' bill. Then when someone talks about something I produce, let's just say I produce the super bowl, I can fine them for infringing upon my intellectual property. My motto can be something like, "I'm all for you enjoying the game, just keep that enjoyment to yourself."
Hell I could probably fine people for cheering at a game. Their cheering might alert people on the streets, people who did not pay to see the game, that something cool just happened like the home team just won the game. If they know the outcome, how can I sell the game again?
These are excellent examples of creative products, which made millions for the companies, and still do
Nail on the head Rich.
look at TV. gaming is moving towards, or already is in that type of mass-market. sure their is a ass load of crap on ~nearly~ every channel. but the good stuff is still out there, and even in reruns it gets more viewers than most prime-time crap.
my point, i guess, is innovation and creativity will take care of itself. So don't loose sleep worrying that when you turn on your PC/PS(whatever)/Xbox that it will suddenly be boring. People don't buy boring stuff.
Wait a second, does this mean that Madden '07 should be blown up too? Hell, can't EA just buy up the rights to be the only one who gets to make games?
Wait a sec, I think Creative just bought, I mean was granted that patent..
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Ok, in a sense agree with you. It is a pain in the ass 'working around' all of the crap built into itunes and the ipod, but do you seriously think M$ will be better? My perception of Apple's handling of DRM on the ipod/itunes is just enough to keep the RIAA happy. After all, I can still find all of my music files on my ipod and drag them on to any computer I hook it up to. Sure the file names are all messed up, but the music plays. I realize that this only applies to non-itunes purchased songs, but it is still something.
/.er). So maybe I need to restate part of my previous comment. Apple might not be the "good guy" but they definitely are the better guy when coming up against M$.
In addition, didn't Apple go against the will of the RIAA when they tried to introduce a new pricing model for songs on itunes? Without the leverage of Apple, we would be paying $2.50 for the new Taylor Hicks songs (by we I means someone much less cool than the typical
The processor wars were great for the consumers. AMD had a better product and they just seemed like such a lovable company. However in this portable media player war, the market leader is already the good guy. So my question is what happens when the underdog is not someone to pull for? Leave it to M$ to ruin the concept of the underdog.
This is what happens when you have a government that can be purchased. Make no mistake about it, in the US laws/justice/rights/people/myself is for sale and the RIAA/MPAA is buying. As long as they have money they will be able to manipulate any system set up in the US to serve their needs.
Another step towards the day when I can upgrade my computer by simply pouring a bag of crap through a hole in the top of my case. ...Hey, I sould patent that! (Link barely has anything to do with the comment, it just came up in a quick google for toilet patent.)
Can't we just get this whole patent thing over with already? Just give M$ the patent on, "doing anything useful with a computer," label us all criminals, file lawsuits against us by the thousands each month, and create cartoons to remind us that everything we create you thought of first with your vague wording.
Aside from the fact they use "retarded" in their description, Gamespot actually gives this an '8.6 Great' rating. http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/divinedivinity/ind
So, who am U supposed to believe? How will I ever know if the game is any good? Do all angels have nice boobs?
"Only legislative changes to the patent system can fully protect Open Source and maintain it as a viable source of innovation for our future." Legislative changes to the patent system are needed to protect innovation not just the Open Source community. How can anyone continue to innovate if they have to wade through an endless array of patents just to see if their idea isn't covered by some ridiculous patent.
I know what you are talking about man. I've never even heard of this "buying a game" concept. I thought everyone got their music and games as torrents. My philosophy has always been, if I can't eat it, I'm not buying it. I better go and finish eating my AMD now.
But that's all of my music.
I'm up for the old-school phone-a-thon, but can't someone just track down the blue frog killers and send the RIAA a message that way? 1000 or so calls just means a $5.15 an hour receptionist has a really bad day.
This is /., he probably had spent too much time on newegg.
And if the mice step out of line... No Soup For You!
Speaking of features, does anyone else have a problem with the models Opera selected to include in their marketing? Who are these idiots? It looks more like a bad Gwen Stefani video more than uber browser.
I remember the days when technology was exciting. Every new product promised so much possibility and opportunity. Hell, some of them even made me want to run out and buy the thing. These days, however, new technology just leaves me feeling sick. I find myself buying more and more tin foil, holding on to my relics of the 90's and talking about the good old days when a computer and a fast connection could get you anything but in trouble. But what can your average /. reader do? I suppose I should just settle my suit with the RIAA, buy another DVD copy of Dr. Strangelove because the first is too scratched up to play, hope Sony's rootkit will magically remove itself from my computer, and watch another 22 minutes of commercials in a half-hour re-run of Seinfeld.
Was it not just two or so days ago when Bush said, "I make the decisions" or something to that effect. So my question is, why appoint someone else? But I suppose you can never have too many human shields.
let me see. I have a crappy OS (Windows) that I have to patch once a month. I have many crappy browsers that also need to be patched from time to time. I have a software firewall that needs patching plus antivirus, anti-spyware, office apps, email clients, photo programs, games... And now I also have to patch my CD's. Great! Hey, I have a better idea, why not just sell us an upgraded music CD that has a patched DRM? As long as it's at least $5 more than the first one I bought I'll have the assurance of spending the most money possible while also having 16 copies of Jessica Simpson's new CD.
Any idea how I could get a copy of this AOL?
Can you really go blind from self pleasure?
IE? I don't have that; I use Windows.
Maybe I should introduce a 'conversation flag' bill. Then when someone talks about something I produce, let's just say I produce the super bowl, I can fine them for infringing upon my intellectual property. My motto can be something like, "I'm all for you enjoying the game, just keep that enjoyment to yourself." Hell I could probably fine people for cheering at a game. Their cheering might alert people on the streets, people who did not pay to see the game, that something cool just happened like the home team just won the game. If they know the outcome, how can I sell the game again?
less snapping of the fingers and turned-up collars.
I'm just glad that the very first image was of a nice set of cartoon tubes. Made the whole click thing worth it.
someone call guiness, i want this verified.
These are excellent examples of creative products, which made millions for the companies, and still do
Nail on the head Rich.
look at TV. gaming is moving towards, or already is in that type of mass-market. sure their is a ass load of crap on ~nearly~ every channel. but the good stuff is still out there, and even in reruns it gets more viewers than most prime-time crap.
my point, i guess, is innovation and creativity will take care of itself. So don't loose sleep worrying that when you turn on your PC/PS(whatever)/Xbox that it will suddenly be boring. People don't buy boring stuff.
Wait a second, does this mean that Madden '07 should be blown up too? Hell, can't EA just buy up the rights to be the only one who gets to make games? Wait a sec, I think Creative just bought, I mean was granted that patent..