We have TCP/IP, the foundation of the technology that allows people to use P2P Software.
We have Microsoft Windows, on which most P2P Software will run, Including Kazaa, Morpheus, Limewire, and Bit Torrent.
We have x86. On which Windows, and Linux (Quite possibly Mac OS X later on) run, that can encourage users to pirate movies, and music.
We have the iPod, iRiver, and various media players, for us to play said pirated content.
We have open-source efforts, like DeCSS, and WASTE.
Now, does it seem a little strange to go after file swappers, rather than take a look at the inherent Software, and Hardware technoligies that make it all possible?
No, let's go one better. How about we look at the prices for said CD Media? I have no problem paying an artist for their work, but I'll be buggered if I'll pay £19.99 for something that I can get for cheaper on the second-hand rack. Added into the high prices, the RIAA are suing fans of the music, and video they enjoy so much.
Sign up for a Normal Yahoo Acount, and then fill out the Beta test. I'm a UK Resident, and I've had a Yahoo.com email account for years now, so it appears to have been accepted. Time will tell.
Sometimes, aiming to make a UI *too* feature-intensive, can be it's undoing.
Take Gmail. It's clear, concise, and uses Basic HTML to navigate. Frankly, DHTML is just the web-equivalent of "Feature Bloat". Fine, it looks good, and it'll dazzle the users, but it may also overwhelm them, too.
I saw DHTML in practice when Barryworld still existed. The DHTML interface was so slow, and so horrible (Even on a 4MB Line, with Dell Optiplexes), I went back to POP3. I'm hoping Yahoo won't make the same mistakes, and at least offer a more "Streamlined" approach for the users that don't care about bells and whistles.
GTA, and several other games, have "Parental Control" features.
"but rather giving parents a little more of a choice in what their kids do and see."
That's what Certificates are for. I saw an 11 year old kid and his near-40-looking father, in a local video game store. The Father, in spite of it having an 18 rating (This was for GTA: Vice City), saying, "If I see anything naughty in there, I'm taking it back".
Tackle the Source of the Problem. Have English taught properly while at school, and this situation of needing to check Spelling and Grammer, will be greatly reduced.
Then again, the USA's 'Abstinence Program' actually *increased* the problem of Teenage Pregancies. Although how teaching English more will result in the same scenario is anyone's guess.
Freedom of Speech, by definition, allows people to speak their minds, no matter what they believe.
I recall the case of an Aspergic Priest in the UK, who erected a sign outside his church that read, "Stop Immorality, Stop Homosexuality, Stop Lesbianism." (Link here)
Now, while the placard was destroyed in this case, it's very much the same principle of "Where do you draw the line?". If you lock someone up, or fine them for speaking their mind, whose views do you choose to take action agaonst?
Apple Switch to Intel for the Laptop Market. That's it. That's the whole reason.
Any Wacky consipracy theories anybody wants to share, while we're on this story?
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We have TCP/IP, the foundation of the technology that allows people to use P2P Software.
We have Microsoft Windows, on which most P2P Software will run, Including Kazaa, Morpheus, Limewire, and Bit Torrent.
We have x86. On which Windows, and Linux (Quite possibly Mac OS X later on) run, that can encourage users to pirate movies, and music.
We have the iPod, iRiver, and various media players, for us to play said pirated content.
We have open-source efforts, like DeCSS, and WASTE.
Now, does it seem a little strange to go after file swappers, rather than take a look at the inherent Software, and Hardware technoligies that make it all possible?
No, let's go one better. How about we look at the prices for said CD Media? I have no problem paying an artist for their work, but I'll be buggered if I'll pay £19.99 for something that I can get for cheaper on the second-hand rack. Added into the high prices, the RIAA are suing fans of the music, and video they enjoy so much.
Are they *trying* to alienate their customers?
Folks, please do more than just bitch on Slashdot about how restrictive the U.S. Government has become.
;)
Seeing as I'm in the UK, there is little else I can do
Sorry, it uses Javascript too. Can't forget that.
Still, it *is* Clear, and Concise.
Sign up for a Normal Yahoo Acount, and then fill out the Beta test. I'm a UK Resident, and I've had a Yahoo.com email account for years now, so it appears to have been accepted. Time will tell.
Sometimes, aiming to make a UI *too* feature-intensive, can be it's undoing.
Take Gmail. It's clear, concise, and uses Basic HTML to navigate. Frankly, DHTML is just the web-equivalent of "Feature Bloat". Fine, it looks good, and it'll dazzle the users, but it may also overwhelm them, too.
I saw DHTML in practice when Barryworld still existed. The DHTML interface was so slow, and so horrible (Even on a 4MB Line, with Dell Optiplexes), I went back to POP3. I'm hoping Yahoo won't make the same mistakes, and at least offer a more "Streamlined" approach for the users that don't care about bells and whistles.
GTA, and several other games, have "Parental Control" features.
"but rather giving parents a little more of a choice in what their kids do and see."
That's what Certificates are for. I saw an 11 year old kid and his near-40-looking father, in a local video game store. The Father, in spite of it having an 18 rating (This was for GTA: Vice City), saying, "If I see anything naughty in there, I'm taking it back".
Nothing beats old-fashioned parental intelligence.
It's not the Government's place to tell it's population what they can, and can't play.
Really, it's gone way the fuck too far.
Tackle the Source of the Problem. Have English taught properly while at school, and this situation of needing to check Spelling and Grammer, will be greatly reduced.
Then again, the USA's 'Abstinence Program' actually *increased* the problem of Teenage Pregancies. Although how teaching English more will result in the same scenario is anyone's guess.
Freedom of Speech, by definition, allows people to speak their minds, no matter what they believe.
I recall the case of an Aspergic Priest in the UK, who erected a sign outside his church that read, "Stop Immorality, Stop Homosexuality, Stop Lesbianism." (Link here)
Now, while the placard was destroyed in this case, it's very much the same principle of "Where do you draw the line?". If you lock someone up, or fine them for speaking their mind, whose views do you choose to take action agaonst?
Windows 9x/ME should have carried an "Experimental" Warning.
Eroding rights means they win. You don't destroy paradise to save it.
Minumum Requirements: Needed to get the thing installed.
Recommended Requirements: Needed to get the thing working.
It's called "McDonalds".
Hmm. /. linking to a website to a site that's for an emergency.. which will then get slashdotted... which will then go offline.
Please don't visit the link, for the sake of those affected.
... an annoucement has been made that Hot Coffee will be re-released in eight days.....
My OS Shagged your OS!
No-one ever believes a Rumour in Washington, until it's officially denied.
DDR2 looks to me like RDRAM. High-Latency, High-Frequency, eclipsed in performance at the same frequency when compared to vanilla DDR.
Keep your eyes peeled for DDR3 next year, though.
He's dead, Jim, but not as we know it.
About time they sync'd the version numbers.
Pentium 233MMX
128MB RAM
2MB Video Card
4GB 5400rpm IBM Quantum Fireball
2x USB 1.1 Ports
56k Modem
And it's still running 2000... and till running, period, after I got it in 1997.
A Prime choice of product.
Apple Switch to Intel for the Laptop Market. That's it. That's the whole reason. Any Wacky consipracy theories anybody wants to share, while we're on this story?
....Sense a Disturbance in the Force
"Windows Media Player is unable to play this content, unless you sell your soul to the Republican Party..."