That is exactly what one of my professors did for one of his larger classes -- set up a webcam and made the lectures available on the web for students to watch at a time convenient to them. However, the aim of this was slightly different: he was actually TRYING to discourage kids from coming to his class, because it was always massively overfilled (popular class/professor). Despite this, a fair amount of kids still came anyway, because the class was pretty enjoyable, allowing them to take in the class without fear that they would miss anything. It was a pretty good set-up, I would say, although I have problems with it more because of the size of the class prevented the students and teacher to engage each other in a serious dialogue. Yes, I understand that's what section is for, but I still think it would be nice to have some interaction with the "expert".
Really, I'm not sure I understand what the problem is. Yes, of course formats become obsolete; that's what happens with technological advances. Does that mean I should just throw up my hands and never own any music ever, for fear that another format will come out that will supersede it? It seems like you would never have much of a music collection if you operated on that principle....or never get to listen to anything you liked.
Just think of all the sex toy MP3 players you could make. Imagine a dildo playing NIN "Closer".
Strangely enough, someone has already imagined it:
http://www.talkingheadvibrators.com/home.php
It's true, it won't affect you or someone who is educated about computer OS's in general, but I think the idea is that, if a monster corporation like Unilever decided to adopt Linux, it would lend a lot of validity and visibility to Linux in corporate America (the non-computer-oriented part of corporate America, that makes widgets as opposed to software), where Linux is not considered at all. And that could eventually have an impact on the rest of the world of home computer users....eventually....
Just to clarify, I did let each of my ipods (the original and the replacement) charge for the full 12 hours before use.
Another clarification: ipod batteries are different from the typical batteries in cordless devices (cell phones, laptops, etc.) in that you do not have to let them run all the way down before charging them. In fact, Apple encourages that you do mini-charges as opposed to letting the battery wind all the way down. Perhaps Apple is looking out for the ADD-ravaged user; regardless, my charging habits were not a factor, I don't think.
Diminishing charge capacity is fine if it happens over time. My 3G ipod had almost zero charge from the moment I got it, and this ipod was a replacement for another 3G ipod that I had for only six months before I gave in and replaced it (because of the battery life, or lack thereof). I think the longest either of my ipods has ever gone without completely dying is 1 hour. That's a far cry from the 8 hours Apple has been advertising. It's even a far cry from the 4 hours more "realistic" consumers have been touting. This lawsuit is not about expected gradual diminution of charge over a long period of time. It's about getting a brand-new ipod and, two months later, finding out that it needs to be tethered to a charger if you want it to play at all.
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I almost wish someone could be modded higher than +5. This is probably the most interesting comment I've read on slashdot. Nice critical analysis!
That is exactly what one of my professors did for one of his larger classes -- set up a webcam and made the lectures available on the web for students to watch at a time convenient to them. However, the aim of this was slightly different: he was actually TRYING to discourage kids from coming to his class, because it was always massively overfilled (popular class/professor). Despite this, a fair amount of kids still came anyway, because the class was pretty enjoyable, allowing them to take in the class without fear that they would miss anything. It was a pretty good set-up, I would say, although I have problems with it more because of the size of the class prevented the students and teacher to engage each other in a serious dialogue. Yes, I understand that's what section is for, but I still think it would be nice to have some interaction with the "expert".
Really, I'm not sure I understand what the problem is. Yes, of course formats become obsolete; that's what happens with technological advances. Does that mean I should just throw up my hands and never own any music ever, for fear that another format will come out that will supersede it? It seems like you would never have much of a music collection if you operated on that principle....or never get to listen to anything you liked.
Just think of all the sex toy MP3 players you could make. Imagine a dildo playing NIN "Closer". Strangely enough, someone has already imagined it: http://www.talkingheadvibrators.com/home.php
It's true, it won't affect you or someone who is educated about computer OS's in general, but I think the idea is that, if a monster corporation like Unilever decided to adopt Linux, it would lend a lot of validity and visibility to Linux in corporate America (the non-computer-oriented part of corporate America, that makes widgets as opposed to software), where Linux is not considered at all. And that could eventually have an impact on the rest of the world of home computer users....eventually....
ie fanboys? I didn't realize there were any...
Just to clarify, I did let each of my ipods (the original and the replacement) charge for the full 12 hours before use.
Another clarification: ipod batteries are different from the typical batteries in cordless devices (cell phones, laptops, etc.) in that you do not have to let them run all the way down before charging them. In fact, Apple encourages that you do mini-charges as opposed to letting the battery wind all the way down. Perhaps Apple is looking out for the ADD-ravaged user; regardless, my charging habits were not a factor, I don't think.
Diminishing charge capacity is fine if it happens over time. My 3G ipod had almost zero charge from the moment I got it, and this ipod was a replacement for another 3G ipod that I had for only six months before I gave in and replaced it (because of the battery life, or lack thereof). I think the longest either of my ipods has ever gone without completely dying is 1 hour. That's a far cry from the 8 hours Apple has been advertising. It's even a far cry from the 4 hours more "realistic" consumers have been touting. This lawsuit is not about expected gradual diminution of charge over a long period of time. It's about getting a brand-new ipod and, two months later, finding out that it needs to be tethered to a charger if you want it to play at all.