I don't know which sounds more insane, China starting a WW because they can't get into the WTO, or USA starting a WW because China doesn't respect Intellectual Property.
I don't think he meant that the IP laws aren't real or true laws, but he meant that they're not a right. If another country improves the human rights in their country, then the populace is better off, but if they improve IP rights, then mostly American corporations benefit. So this RIAA demand could be summed up as "We demand Russia gives tax breaks to IP companies." because that's what it essentially is.
I don't think the chances for that are any larger than for natural bacteria. And if one of these mutated, then why would it necessarily be any deadlier than most of the deadly bacteria/viruses out there? I guess it would be pretty weird if it mutated into a pathogen that turns people into drugs or clean energy.
This research makes it a easier to make even more effective bioweapons though, and some governments will always be willing to build them. Even scarier is the thought of what will happen when it becomes feasible for private persons to afford to create their own species. But by the time that is possible, nanotech has hopefully developed to the level where everyone has a silicon based programmable immune system.
A network is only as good as its peers. If the Overnet network was superior, then it was because of a lot of good peers sharing their bandwidth. If it becomes difficult to use overnet because of an aging client with no support, then the peers will go to some other network making it better. Losing one client or even an entire network is hardly a loss at all to the P2P community, as all the peers will just disperse to other networks.
And what happens when he publishes that as a writer for CNN? You can still dismiss him as a liar and a troll, but somehow I doubt you would.
If he had no evidence, I would. If he had evidence, then I would believe him. As a writer working for CNN I'd be more inclined to believe him, but without evidence he'd still just be a liar. I see your point though, most people sadly believe everything they see or read on the news, without ever bothering to check up on the facts. But anyone who takes anything from a unsubstantiated source as fact should stick to fiction.
And why wouldn't he be? You're just an anonymous coward, without any kind of reputation nor proof. You can be dismissed as a troll and liar, and without violating your right to free speech.
it has virtually nothing to do with stopping "piracy" and everything to do with eliminating competitors
But isn't piracy essentially a competitor? Hopefully the movie and music industries get this sooner rather than later, and start competing with prices and with quality. Personally I think the next-gen HD formats need zero DRM, because the quality difference between a ~2 gigabyte rip vs. a 30 gb HD movie is enormous, nevermind the insane download times. Of course bandwidth will eventually catch up, but this would only put more pressure on making buying movies even more lucrative, with more extra stuff or cheaper prices.
"One man's pirate is another man's free market fighter." - ichigo 2.0
Come on, they teach this stuff in elementary school man! Don't tell me, you probably don't know that radio interference is caused by birds sitting on radio waves either? If electromagnetic waves we're intangible, then how would lightsabers work? I'm sorry if I sound rude, but you really need to read up on physics!
Using a password to hide a password? I'm sure there's lots of valid reasons to do that, but it still strikes me as a bit silly. You'd still have to remember the first password, and most people use the same password for multiple accounts/services.:)
Indeed. As everyone knows, all the records of international cooperation have been fabricated to mislead us. And because there is only 3 OD programs, it is obvious that OD21 cannot exist. All of this is proof that the Ocean Drilling Program is the result of intelligent planning.
No, plenty has changed between XP and Longhorn, and the fact that the new graphics system is outside the kernel has been known for a long time, but I have no idea why Techworld decided it was something new. I guess they're just trying to keep up interest for Longhorn or whatever.
To me, this is quite obvious - but then I am a genius. Apparently "scientists" have to do these studies to get things through their pointy little heads.
No, that's just arrogance. The rest of us want proof for our assumptions before we call it fact. But, this is slashdot afterall, so I will cut you some slack and give you a cookie./me gives cookie to drsmack1
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"Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime."
Let's tweak it a bit, shall we?
"Sell man a fish; and you can sell him another fish tomorrow. Teach a man to fish; and you will never sell a fish to him again."
I don't know which sounds more insane, China starting a WW because they can't get into the WTO, or USA starting a WW because China doesn't respect Intellectual Property.
I don't think he meant that the IP laws aren't real or true laws, but he meant that they're not a right. If another country improves the human rights in their country, then the populace is better off, but if they improve IP rights, then mostly American corporations benefit. So this RIAA demand could be summed up as "We demand Russia gives tax breaks to IP companies." because that's what it essentially is.
You must be new here. Go and read some of the comics here, and maybe the meaning behind the words "Fruit Fucker" will present itself.
Why do we have to watch commercials to see an interview which promotes a product and therefore also is a commercial?
You're welcome 4D6963.
It doesn't and can't work that why for the average person right now.
Yes, because it could everytime like average was in future.
In order to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe. - Carl Sagan
or mutate and become pathological?
I don't think the chances for that are any larger than for natural bacteria. And if one of these mutated, then why would it necessarily be any deadlier than most of the deadly bacteria/viruses out there? I guess it would be pretty weird if it mutated into a pathogen that turns people into drugs or clean energy.
This research makes it a easier to make even more effective bioweapons though, and some governments will always be willing to build them. Even scarier is the thought of what will happen when it becomes feasible for private persons to afford to create their own species. But by the time that is possible, nanotech has hopefully developed to the level where everyone has a silicon based programmable immune system.
Do they think that terrorists don't use money in exchange for goods and services?
What?! Those evil pinko terrorists will burst into flames if they touch money, they use bottlecaps and potatoes as their currency. Obviously.
A network is only as good as its peers. If the Overnet network was superior, then it was because of a lot of good peers sharing their bandwidth. If it becomes difficult to use overnet because of an aging client with no support, then the peers will go to some other network making it better. Losing one client or even an entire network is hardly a loss at all to the P2P community, as all the peers will just disperse to other networks.
You are mistaken, our universe is the evil one. The parallel universe is blissfully free of reality tv and Microsoft.
Quick everyone, delete the internet before it's too late!
I think he meant to say "Quaint Meteor hits earth".
And what happens when he publishes that as a writer for CNN? You can still dismiss him as a liar and a troll, but somehow I doubt you would.
If he had no evidence, I would. If he had evidence, then I would believe him. As a writer working for CNN I'd be more inclined to believe him, but without evidence he'd still just be a liar. I see your point though, most people sadly believe everything they see or read on the news, without ever bothering to check up on the facts. But anyone who takes anything from a unsubstantiated source as fact should stick to fiction.
okay "i have evidence that gid13 rapes children"
still okay with that?
And why wouldn't he be? You're just an anonymous coward, without any kind of reputation nor proof. You can be dismissed as a troll and liar, and without violating your right to free speech.
it has virtually nothing to do with stopping "piracy" and everything to do with eliminating competitors
But isn't piracy essentially a competitor? Hopefully the movie and music industries get this sooner rather than later, and start competing with prices and with quality. Personally I think the next-gen HD formats need zero DRM, because the quality difference between a ~2 gigabyte rip vs. a 30 gb HD movie is enormous, nevermind the insane download times. Of course bandwidth will eventually catch up, but this would only put more pressure on making buying movies even more lucrative, with more extra stuff or cheaper prices.
"One man's pirate is another man's free market fighter." - ichigo 2.0
:)
Come on, they teach this stuff in elementary school man! Don't tell me, you probably don't know that radio interference is caused by birds sitting on radio waves either? If electromagnetic waves we're intangible, then how would lightsabers work? I'm sorry if I sound rude, but you really need to read up on physics!
When will the Billy G wins Time's Man of the Year story hit slashdot?
As soon as you submit a dupe of it.
Using a password to hide a password? I'm sure there's lots of valid reasons to do that, but it still strikes me as a bit silly. You'd still have to remember the first password, and most people use the same password for multiple accounts/services. :)
All the air will come out, and Earth will become a flattened balloon.
Indeed. As everyone knows, all the records of international cooperation have been fabricated to mislead us. And because there is only 3 OD programs, it is obvious that OD21 cannot exist. All of this is proof that the Ocean Drilling Program is the result of intelligent planning.
- Chairman of the Kansas School Board.
No, plenty has changed between XP and Longhorn, and the fact that the new graphics system is outside the kernel has been known for a long time, but I have no idea why Techworld decided it was something new. I guess they're just trying to keep up interest for Longhorn or whatever.
Better yet, why not build it with the Quake3 engine ... /drool/ /salivate/
;)
To me, this is quite obvious - but then I am a genius. Apparently "scientists" have to do these studies to get things through their pointy little heads.
/me gives cookie to drsmack1
No, that's just arrogance. The rest of us want proof for our assumptions before we call it fact. But, this is slashdot afterall, so I will cut you some slack and give you a cookie.