site that requires active X. I think that would be extremely popular. >:)
Also , for those outside (and inside) of Europe
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Perils of DNS at RIPE-52
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ARIN (from the website)
Established in December 1997, the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is a Regional Internet Registry (RIR) incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia, USA. ARIN is one of five (5) RIRs. Like the other RIRs, ARIN:
* Provides services related to the technical coordination and management of Internet number resources in its respective service region. The ARIN service region includes Canada, the United States, and several islands in the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean;
* Facilitates the development of policy decisions made by its members and the stakeholders in its region;
* Is a nonprofit, membership organization;
* Is governed by an executive board elected by its membership.
There was also the short lived corbin sparrow in 2001. It was a good idea, but to expensive, probably due to limited economy of scales and lack of a major automobile manufacturer as a backer.
http://corbinsparrow.com/
What I would suggest Microsoft auction for the "first" X number of units for those high paying first adopters and then later have a full release to the general public at a set price. This way, they can claim they were being up front about the price and still get to pocket most of the profits.
I don't think this situation is different than the past. The only new thing about this is that people have a different way to express themselves. Previously people have accomplished a similar sort of escapism through books, drugs, art, video games, and even real world "second" lives.
Escapism may be more exacerbated now because a lot of people have more time/money on their hands and they no longer have to eek out an existence like prior to the industrial revolution.
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I set up the accounts that they gave me (I think I get like 5 from Comcast) and then I signed them up at porn sites and free mac mini/ipod sites. I use gmail for my email.
I know I am costing everyone money for me to have a little sick satisfaction, but it helps keep my spirits up when I am on hold for billing/tech support.
I think the copyright infringement claim may have been meant to raise the awareness of the artist. I saw the google logo and thought it was neat but had no idea who Miro was. Since I read the article, I have checked out some of his work and it is pretty cool. Not that I have enough money to buy any, but anyhow...
As some have said, "There is no such thing as bad publicity"
Practically every business engages in anti-competitive behavior. That's how the game works - you beat your competition by doing things that hurt them.
This may be true, but that doesn't make it right. There is a difference between being competitive and being anti-competitive. It may be sort of a gray line, but that doesn't make all actions ethical or legal.
Some things are competitive: better products, better prices, better advertising
Some things are anti-competitive: pressure on your suppliers for more favorable conditions, favors to your customers in exchange for exclusive business
There are cases when things in either category can be switched. For instance lowering your prices until you put someone out of business because you have deeper pockets and then raising prices after the business has shut down. Or there are cases where a business promises to be sole source and provide you a discount because of volume sales.
I expect anti-competitive behaviour because businesses exist to make money, but if you do not draw a line anywhere, the strong will get stronger and the weak will get weaker.
I personally don't think we have done enough to keep businesses in check, but I don't care enought to do anything about, besides writing this post.
So, the question is: Do you punish someone for anticompetitive behavior even if they are bad at it?
I like to think so, but most of the time the people who are good at it do not get punished (e.g., WalMart or Microsoft).
My own pet peeve/feature request is it costs too damn much. They probably would be reluctant to change that unless Google gives them some competition. I prefer to use Craigslist whenever possible.
the real player still exists. (FTA) RealNetworks gave up competing last year after Microsoft paid it $761 million to settle a private antitrust suit and for a marketing agreement.
I blame Ticketmaster. Their fees are outrageous for the service they provide. If ticketmaster is the only place I can get tickets, then I don't go. No scalpers either. I prefer to buy straight from the band or venue.
Maybe off topic but it bothers me nonetheless, so i spew
So, how is a website deemed commercial? Selling membership or products, ad supported, viewable by search engine,.com ? What if I just want to post some lascivious pictures on the net for my own remote viewing pleasure?
I didnt say I agreed with the report. I was just putting it out there. I hold greenpeace in similar esteem to PETA. Stupid at best and hypocritical at worst. (That doesn't loook right, but it's too early to bother)
I like the way you think. They could reality tv shows called "Pimp my house" and you could get solar powered spinners and there would be bling everywhere.
Slashdot Mirror
That is something that I might do, but then again I am lazy and kind of a dick. (or so I've been told)
I think people are bound to choose one or the other. Look at the fantastic market penetration of SACD and DVD-audio:)
site that requires active X. I think that would be extremely popular. >:)
ARIN (from the website)
Established in December 1997, the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is a Regional Internet Registry (RIR) incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia, USA. ARIN is one of five (5) RIRs. Like the other RIRs, ARIN:
* Provides services related to the technical coordination and management of Internet number resources in its respective service region. The ARIN service region includes Canada, the United States, and several islands in the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean;
* Facilitates the development of policy decisions made by its members and the stakeholders in its region;
* Is a nonprofit, membership organization;
* Is governed by an executive board elected by its membership.
There was also the short lived corbin sparrow in 2001. It was a good idea, but to expensive, probably due to limited economy of scales and lack of a major automobile manufacturer as a backer. http://corbinsparrow.com/
I don't want a f%&#ing extended service plan.
What I would suggest Microsoft auction for the "first" X number of units for those high paying first adopters and then later have a full release to the general public at a set price. This way, they can claim they were being up front about the price and still get to pocket most of the profits.
Escapism may be more exacerbated now because a lot of people have more time/money on their hands and they no longer have to eek out an existence like prior to the industrial revolution. 0.02
I know I am costing everyone money for me to have a little sick satisfaction, but it helps keep my spirits up when I am on hold for billing/tech support.
The Y chromosome must have the directions for that portion of the brain. My wife can't decide on anything.
As some have said, "There is no such thing as bad publicity"
This may be true, but that doesn't make it right. There is a difference between being competitive and being anti-competitive. It may be sort of a gray line, but that doesn't make all actions ethical or legal.
Some things are competitive: better products, better prices, better advertising
Some things are anti-competitive: pressure on your suppliers for more favorable conditions, favors to your customers in exchange for exclusive business
There are cases when things in either category can be switched. For instance lowering your prices until you put someone out of business because you have deeper pockets and then raising prices after the business has shut down. Or there are cases where a business promises to be sole source and provide you a discount because of volume sales.
I expect anti-competitive behaviour because businesses exist to make money, but if you do not draw a line anywhere, the strong will get stronger and the weak will get weaker.
I personally don't think we have done enough to keep businesses in check, but I don't care enought to do anything about, besides writing this post.
So, the question is: Do you punish someone for anticompetitive behavior even if they are bad at it? I like to think so, but most of the time the people who are good at it do not get punished (e.g., WalMart or Microsoft).
Why don't they just fix the service?
My own pet peeve/feature request is it costs too damn much. They probably would be reluctant to change that unless Google gives them some competition. I prefer to use Craigslist whenever possible.
I have always wondered how they have survived.
I prefer to buy straight from the band or venue.
Maybe off topic but it bothers me nonetheless, so i spew
So, how is a website deemed commercial? .com ?
Selling membership or products, ad supported, viewable by search engine,
What if I just want to post some lascivious pictures on the net for my own remote viewing pleasure?
I didnt say I agreed with the report. I was just putting it out there. I hold greenpeace in similar esteem to PETA. Stupid at best and hypocritical at worst. (That doesn't loook right, but it's too early to bother)
This article seems to take a different viewpoint than the recent greenpeace report.
Now that is a sweet title. Although, I thought they usually called that "marketing" :)
"So, now I can finally play Doom on my iPod Shuffle!" If you were this kid you could. http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,68333,00.ht ml
I like the way you think. They could reality tv shows called "Pimp my house" and you could get solar powered spinners and there would be bling everywhere.
http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn1003
oh the despair ;)
Can't find the torrent?