Even if the AOL name may be crap, there's a lot of ad-revenue floating in there. Between the user base (AOL Websites, AOL Messenger (big!)), there's a lot of advertising.
Also remember that AOL (IIRC) owns Netscape. Mozilla is a spawn of Netscape, who still contributes to it's development. This is a move for Google to support more Open-source.
A presentation was released at his followup post (the one the submitter omitted). The companies made the following points:
1. They wanted the API to be optional 2. They wanted the API to be GPL'ed 3. They wanted the API to be incompatible with binary drivers 4. They wanted a stable development platform
This covers every discussion on this topic (above this post).
Beijing (AP) - In a move that has surprised the world, China has announched today that its new DVD format will be 100% Freedom-Free. "We want to make sure terrorists cannot attack the pride of the People's Republic of China," said President Hu Jintao. "China will not be hindered by other formats that could possibly include Freedom protocols," he concluded.
"We were just trying to stop those damned file sharers," said Mitch Bainwol, Chairman and CEO of the RIAA. "This time, China has gone too far. They can't expect to attack freedom and get away with it. Besides, how are we supposed to be the bad guys when China shows us up with this? We have an image to maintain."
Following the announcement, the RIAA is expected to respond later today with a Data-Free DVD format. "You can't steal what you can't see," said Bainwol.
Beijing (AP) - In a move that has surprised the world, China has announched today that its new DVD format will be 100% Freedom-Free. "We want to make sure terrorists cannot attack the pride of the People's Republic of China," said President Hu Jintao. "China will not be hindered by other formats that could possibly include Freedom protocols," he concluded.
"We were just trying to stop those damned file sharers," said Mitch Bainwol, Chairman and CEO of the RIAA. "This time, China has gone too far. They can't expect to attack freedom and get away with it. Besides, how are we supposed to be the bad guys when China shows us up with this? We have an image to maintain."
Following the announcement, the RIAA is expected to respond later today with a Data-Free DVD format. "You can't steal what you can't see," said Bainwol.
Well, duh, of course video playback hasn't taken off. Because Apple hasn't done it yet.
Your average consumer (read: idiot) has no idea that videos could be played back on an iPod, so they don't think to ask for it. If they knew, I'm sure there plenty of demand.
That and pretty much every other manufacturer is doing it.
I believe Umbrella Corp has prior art. In which case good luck getting a patent U of Penn.
Then again, I don't think the mice have started eating eachother's brains yet, so that might make the patent unique enough...
You guys have to understand that they're merely trying to protect the Linux name...
Without this protection, there's nothing stopping a company from releasing a crappy OS under the title "Linux 2007", and having it sell by the millions, making lots of money off the Linux name (while trashing the name at the same time since the OS is crap).
Likewise, that same company could release the same OS as something like "Super-Duper OS" and sell absolutely none because it's crappy and has no brand recognition.
Linux is liscensing its name to companies that include "Linux" in their product names or company titles, to prevent the Linux name from being ruined. Also, under most trademark law, you have to show reasonable attempt to protect your trademark or you will lose rights to it (and other companies can claim it). It's merely about protecting their name.
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You forget that AOL still has a large user base.
Even if the AOL name may be crap, there's a lot of ad-revenue floating in there. Between the user base (AOL Websites, AOL Messenger (big!)), there's a lot of advertising.
Also remember that AOL (IIRC) owns Netscape. Mozilla is a spawn of Netscape, who still contributes to it's development. This is a move for Google to support more Open-source.
Slashdot should patent duplicated posts. That way when a user posts twice at Amazon, /. can sue them!
Get 'yer panties back on.
A presentation was released at his followup post (the one the submitter omitted). The companies made the following points:
1. They wanted the API to be optional
2. They wanted the API to be GPL'ed
3. They wanted the API to be incompatible with binary drivers
4. They wanted a stable development platform
This covers every discussion on this topic (above this post).
This just in: Mac users say 64 core Opteron server will be almost as fast as the new Mac G5.
Four times the internet = Four times the Slashdot dupes.
God help us all.
Didn't realize I was on a reply for a different story. Got my FireFox tabs messed up.
Beijing (AP) - In a move that has surprised the world, China has announched today that its new DVD format will be 100% Freedom-Free. "We want to make sure terrorists cannot attack the pride of the People's Republic of China," said President Hu Jintao. "China will not be hindered by other formats that could possibly include Freedom protocols," he concluded.
"We were just trying to stop those damned file sharers," said Mitch Bainwol, Chairman and CEO of the RIAA. "This time, China has gone too far. They can't expect to attack freedom and get away with it. Besides, how are we supposed to be the bad guys when China shows us up with this? We have an image to maintain."
Following the announcement, the RIAA is expected to respond later today with a Data-Free DVD format. "You can't steal what you can't see," said Bainwol.
Beijing (AP) - In a move that has surprised the world, China has announched today that its new DVD format will be 100% Freedom-Free. "We want to make sure terrorists cannot attack the pride of the People's Republic of China," said President Hu Jintao. "China will not be hindered by other formats that could possibly include Freedom protocols," he concluded.
"We were just trying to stop those damned file sharers," said Mitch Bainwol, Chairman and CEO of the RIAA. "This time, China has gone too far. They can't expect to attack freedom and get away with it. Besides, how are we supposed to be the bad guys when China shows us up with this? We have an image to maintain."
Following the announcement, the RIAA is expected to respond later today with a Data-Free DVD format. "You can't steal what you can't see," said Bainwol.
I like how Slashdot converts:
Reliable sources believe the iPod could be introduced as early as next week
to:
Apple Insider is reporting that Apple will release a video iPod on October 12th
Sweet, now I can listen to the Playboy channel when the Apocalypse comes. Nothin better than a little porn to calm those nerves.
Well, duh, of course video playback hasn't taken off. Because Apple hasn't done it yet.
Your average consumer (read: idiot) has no idea that videos could be played back on an iPod, so they don't think to ask for it. If they knew, I'm sure there plenty of demand.
That and pretty much every other manufacturer is doing it.
Let's get all the /. members to pool their money and buy an outdated Russian nuclear warhead. Slashdot will become the nineth nuclear-nation.
In fact, we can pay a little extra to have it specially delivered to the RIAA headquarters in a Russian MIG.
Problem solved.
Here's a more cost-effective plan:
1. Save $50,000 and deal with your ugly self.
2. Give her the anti-rejection drugs.
Michael Jackson had this done years ago.
But when my holes are open I close them quick before someone shoves something in there... like a Trojan.
I believe Umbrella Corp has prior art. In which case good luck getting a patent U of Penn. Then again, I don't think the mice have started eating eachother's brains yet, so that might make the patent unique enough...
Somebody send an e-mail to Japan and let them know about this 1kW PSU they can use to power it.
You guys have to understand that they're merely trying to protect the Linux name...
Without this protection, there's nothing stopping a company from releasing a crappy OS under the title "Linux 2007", and having it sell by the millions, making lots of money off the Linux name (while trashing the name at the same time since the OS is crap).
Likewise, that same company could release the same OS as something like "Super-Duper OS" and sell absolutely none because it's crappy and has no brand recognition.
Linux is liscensing its name to companies that include "Linux" in their product names or company titles, to prevent the Linux name from being ruined. Also, under most trademark law, you have to show reasonable attempt to protect your trademark or you will lose rights to it (and other companies can claim it). It's merely about protecting their name.