Slowly but surely, we progress to the facist universe that was exhibited in V for Vendetta. It began its course in overdrive once legislation like the DMCA took place, and here is its next stop. We allow these damning things to progress because of incited fear and slowly but surely each of our very important freedoms are raped from us. We don't notice because it happens too slowly and is not a dramatic change (so we think). I really can see the world of that movie heading in our horizon.
(small excerpt from my manifesto)
Haggador Sparticus
From another guitar player, actually bass:
Guitar Pro has been quite possibly the most essential tool to learn not only songs by tabs, but also teaches you to read the corresponding music notation. It features a tuner for an instrument plugged in by way of Line-in or mic. The Guitar Pro files can be manipulated in many ways, annotated extensively, and stretched out and timed slower for one to learn the piece. Each file also contains usually multiple tracks (guitar, bass, keys, drums). It is possible to mute and isolate certain tracks to assist in learning, too. The database at http://mysongbook.com/ has entries for tons of assorted musicians and songs. Very very good. Actually, they are about to release a MacOS X version in May, last I checked. Very effective to go with Logic Express or Garage Band.
Haggador Sparticus
I believe not too long ago, Slashdot had an article concerning the cooking of an egg situated between two cell phones. Despite the scoffs of many, we are talking about some verifiable wattage. Who knows, maybe we will see two wireless access points put in a similar situation. 2.4 GHz range - like or around the frequency of the phones - might just be the frequency to do it.
This was the exact thing he was worried about. When Jobs took over Apple in '97 or so, he found a company that had numerous product lines: 6100, 7100, 9600, 6113, and such. He asked a simple question: What would the customer think upon looking at all of these choices? When would a 6100 be appropriate but not a 6312? As he took over Apple, one on the best choices he made was slashing down the expansive product line, down to a.) the power Mac, and b.) the iMac (and of course the portables). (Refer to Macworld Conference 97)
What Microsoft has done has basically taken this principle and thrown it out the window. I have a feeling that aside from the estute few, most customers will not know which "version" of Windows Vista to pick. Contrary to what Microsoft thinks, sometimes a plethora of choices doesn't lead to customer happiness. If anything, the Microsoft support lines are going to be innundated with customers who _just can't understand_ their product scheme. (And as a side note, this may serve to drive buyers to a company that doesn't offer "limited" versions of its OS (e.g. Apple) ).
The way Apple runs its iPod business is the same way it runs it Macintosh unit: vertical integration. They want to be responsible for all aspects of the product from software to hardware, and in the case of the iPod, ensuring the content comes from the "correct" place to work with its unit. If we do not label the Macintosh hardware/software model as a "monopoly", then we should not label the iPod as such either.
Haggador Sparticus
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Slowly but surely, we progress to the facist universe that was exhibited in V for Vendetta. It began its course in overdrive once legislation like the DMCA took place, and here is its next stop. We allow these damning things to progress because of incited fear and slowly but surely each of our very important freedoms are raped from us. We don't notice because it happens too slowly and is not a dramatic change (so we think). I really can see the world of that movie heading in our horizon. (small excerpt from my manifesto) Haggador Sparticus
From another guitar player, actually bass: Guitar Pro has been quite possibly the most essential tool to learn not only songs by tabs, but also teaches you to read the corresponding music notation. It features a tuner for an instrument plugged in by way of Line-in or mic. The Guitar Pro files can be manipulated in many ways, annotated extensively, and stretched out and timed slower for one to learn the piece. Each file also contains usually multiple tracks (guitar, bass, keys, drums). It is possible to mute and isolate certain tracks to assist in learning, too. The database at http://mysongbook.com/ has entries for tons of assorted musicians and songs. Very very good. Actually, they are about to release a MacOS X version in May, last I checked. Very effective to go with Logic Express or Garage Band. Haggador Sparticus
I believe not too long ago, Slashdot had an article concerning the cooking of an egg situated between two cell phones. Despite the scoffs of many, we are talking about some verifiable wattage. Who knows, maybe we will see two wireless access points put in a similar situation. 2.4 GHz range - like or around the frequency of the phones - might just be the frequency to do it.
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The old article. http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=06/02/06/15623
Haggador Sparticus
This was the exact thing he was worried about. When Jobs took over Apple in '97 or so, he found a company that had numerous product lines: 6100, 7100, 9600, 6113, and such. He asked a simple question: What would the customer think upon looking at all of these choices? When would a 6100 be appropriate but not a 6312? As he took over Apple, one on the best choices he made was slashing down the expansive product line, down to a.) the power Mac, and b.) the iMac (and of course the portables). (Refer to Macworld Conference 97)
What Microsoft has done has basically taken this principle and thrown it out the window. I have a feeling that aside from the estute few, most customers will not know which "version" of Windows Vista to pick. Contrary to what Microsoft thinks, sometimes a plethora of choices doesn't lead to customer happiness. If anything, the Microsoft support lines are going to be innundated with customers who _just can't understand_ their product scheme. (And as a side note, this may serve to drive buyers to a company that doesn't offer "limited" versions of its OS (e.g. Apple) ).
Haggador Sparticus.
The way Apple runs its iPod business is the same way it runs it Macintosh unit: vertical integration. They want to be responsible for all aspects of the product from software to hardware, and in the case of the iPod, ensuring the content comes from the "correct" place to work with its unit. If we do not label the Macintosh hardware/software model as a "monopoly", then we should not label the iPod as such either. Haggador Sparticus