There is no way CD's are going to disappear in the near future.
As a Slashdotter and a 20-Something: The only music I have purchased online was from a gift certificate - it was so terribly DRM laden and hindered that I vowed never to go back. I will only purchase CD's, at the end of the Day I have a tangible product and I can use it anywhere I want. Yes, I fall into the category which rips CD's and if this becomes illegal then you can be sure that I will NOT help the recording industries bottom line unless they can prove that I have some control over how I use the product that I purchased.
This IS a very serious issue, however it does require some work (accessing log) to obtain root. In comparison to other operating systems which provide default root ("administrator") access, without a password, on installation; this isn't as big of a deal. On top of this, from my understanding, a change of the root password after installation would prevent further issues. Overall this seems to be a problem but certainly not a huge one.
Slashpoo^H^H^Hdot: A collaborati^H^H^Hative environment is the^H^H^H only good if you hate^H^H^H^H trust the people you are working with.
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I have used my share of realtime collaborative environments. For some reason, someone is always immature enough to start drawing rude pictures or writing pointless statements.
While I realize it isn't always the case, I find that half of the people I collaborate with online are in the same building. Come visit, lets go for a coffee and work on the same document there.
Why do we need the CDC to investigate? I think it would be better handled by an addictions group. The ONLY plausible reason to get the CDC involved is to have access to those bio-containment suits while they visit the homes of some of the most entranced gamers.
It's all fine and good that you won't leave the island. What would happen when some thief comes onto your island, dresses like you, and steals your significant other. Or I suppose you can just develop a two-factor authentication system for a chastity belt.
I can only laugh as I sip on my Large Double-Double[1] Coffee from Tim Hortons. Coffee can kill me, my Work may kill me, walking across the street is dangerous. On the plus side, the coffee helps me cope at work and keeps me alert as I walk across the street: reducing 2 out of 3 risks isn't too bad.
[1] For those not in the know: double-double -- a coffee with double cream, double sugar (especially, but not exclusively, from Tim Hortons). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_slang
I can just see the excuses now. Employee: Sorry I was late for work boss. My telecommute was delayed in a "traffic jam". Traffic was moving well down the backbone, but when I pulled off at the Cisco exit it slowed down to a crawl due to a collision at the next router. After so long in traffic I was running low on gas and headed for the nearest repeater, unfortunately I didn't make it and my 'car' was dropped off the road.
With the article recently about the Ten Reasons to Buy Windows Vista the anti-trust makes more and more sense. Of the 10 reasons, 6 are essentially the integration of already existing technologies which can be run as stand-alone applications:
IE7
Desktop Search
More Media - ie WMP
Parental Controls
Better Backups (Ghost etc)
P2P
.. and that doesn't even include inline AV and Anti-Spyware. With Stats like that how can you avoid Anti-Trust Complaints?
This article doesn't talk about teleporting. It talks about telecloning which would be even better. I can now create multiple clones of myself and have them do work while I have a "Sexy Party" - Stewie Style!
True, considering AGP stands for "Accelerated Graphics Port".
Your sig is only partly correct "The problem with slashdot is that most of its users were bullied and stuffed into lockers as kids!".
The second problem with slashdot is that most of its users are bullied and stuffed into cubicles everyday. -- How are we to make comments on the world when we don't even see it?!
Good eye!
Indeed. According to Merrill Lynch on page 3 (230 + 70 + 350 + 50 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 80 = 900) when simple addition tells me that it is actually $800.
The competition was over before it began based on the simple fact that we can modify the source for Linux. With non-modifiable OS's such as Windows making modifications to play nice with different hardware can be extremely challenging and illegal - see DMCA. /2cents
1. Security, security, security: Good! Something we can all agree on. This is a great reason to upgrade!
2. Internet Explorer 7:IE gets a much-needed, Firefox-inspired makeover.. This isn't a great reason. I can run IE7 on XP, or I can run Firefox - which is what IE is to be modeled after. Not a reason to upgrade.
3. Righteous eye candy: This could be a good improvement for those who want a showpiece. Your eye candy is hidden when running applications, and I don't see this as a sole reason in and of itself to upgrade.
4. Desktop search: Yeah, this is a very handy feature. See Google Desktop, Beagle etc. This is not a reason to upgrade.
5. Better updates: WinXP home's update service will be provided for 2 years after Vista has been released. WinXP Pro has approximately 5 years. This is a good reason to upgrade when your existing OS isn't supported.
6. More media:.. gets a welcome update that turns the once-bloated player into an effective MP3 library I think it's spelled 'WMA DRM' not MP3. None the less, media is readily available for XP, OSX, and Linux. This is not a valid reason to upgrade.
7. Parental controls: From a technical standpoint, allowing you to block games by their rating could be good. The caveat to this is that parental controls should be done at a parental level NOT through technology. Good reason for certain parents to upgrade. Not a parent? Move along, nothing to see here.
8. Better backups: Working as a tech I found system restore to be only somewhat useful and really hidden. Average Joe user will still not know how to use it or be afraid to use it. Savvy users may employ other technologies to backup information such as Ghost. Products exist so you can store your backups in another location, if your HDD dies, this feature won't help. Not a reason to upgrade
9. Peer-to-peer collaboration: Sounds like P2P, I have it and don't use it. Either way, this technology already exists on WinXP. No upgrade required.
10. Quick setup: Beta code alert: Quick setup vaporware. Not a reason unless it is actually released.
In conclusion, Vista will be a great security update. Most other features are already available for XP and are just now being integrated into the OS - could this lead to more anti-trust lawsuits? (IE and MediaPlayer are historical examples)
If we bow to RIAA's pressure, then Amazon's CD sales may be in trouble. "Even if CDs do become damaged, replacements are readily available at affordable prices." [RIAA]. While Amazon does sell at decent prices, the mere fact that you cannot backup your purchases may signal the end of an era.
The CD medium has been a double edged sword for RIAA - the popularity of music on CD's over the past decade has increased sales and the influx of technology has made copying CD's easier. While I will argue that there aren't as many sales lost as they say, I will agree that because technology exists there are problems. That being said; most consumers like to own their purchases and CD's are still the best way to do so.
On the other hand, there are many times at work where I would like a default deny to my inbox. While only a small amount if it is spam, the bulk of my incoming emails may be considered a waste of time.
Spam emails are not the only source of email non-sense. I was sucked into an email conversation with a person whose workspace is 20m (65 feet) from mine. While the question was valid, a simple walk across the room would have solved the question much quicker then the banter. In the interest of my sanity, I was forced to walk to their area and complete the instruction.
Slashdot Mirror
There is no way CD's are going to disappear in the near future.
As a Slashdotter and a 20-Something: The only music I have purchased online was from a gift certificate - it was so terribly DRM laden and hindered that I vowed never to go back. I will only purchase CD's, at the end of the Day I have a tangible product and I can use it anywhere I want. Yes, I fall into the category which rips CD's and if this becomes illegal then you can be sure that I will NOT help the recording industries bottom line unless they can prove that I have some control over how I use the product that I purchased.
This IS a very serious issue, however it does require some work (accessing log) to obtain root. In comparison to other operating systems which provide default root ("administrator") access, without a password, on installation; this isn't as big of a deal. On top of this, from my understanding, a change of the root password after installation would prevent further issues. Overall this seems to be a problem but certainly not a huge one.
and obey their own robots.txt
Slashpoo^H^H^Hdot:
A collaborati^H^H^Hative environment is the^H^H^H only good if you hate^H^H^H^H trust the people you are working with.
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I have used my share of realtime collaborative environments. For some reason, someone is always immature enough to start drawing rude pictures or writing pointless statements.
While I realize it isn't always the case, I find that half of the people I collaborate with online are in the same building. Come visit, lets go for a coffee and work on the same document there.
Why do we need the CDC to investigate? I think it would be better handled by an addictions group. The ONLY plausible reason to get the CDC involved is to have access to those bio-containment suits while they visit the homes of some of the most entranced gamers.
Yes indeed Captain Darling
It's all fine and good that you won't leave the island. What would happen when some thief comes onto your island, dresses like you, and steals your significant other. Or I suppose you can just develop a two-factor authentication system for a chastity belt.
I can only laugh as I sip on my Large Double-Double[1] Coffee from Tim Hortons. Coffee can kill me, my Work may kill me, walking across the street is dangerous. On the plus side, the coffee helps me cope at work and keeps me alert as I walk across the street: reducing 2 out of 3 risks isn't too bad.
[1] For those not in the know: double-double -- a coffee with double cream, double sugar (especially, but not exclusively, from Tim Hortons). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_slang
To the tune of "The New Justice Team Theme" -- Futurama
Go, go, go New Malware Team
Go team, go team, team team team
Whose that newest Malware Team?
The New Malware Team
MW Collect is fast
Also it is from the past
Not just fast but from the past
MW Collect!
Nepenthes has all the powers of a King
Plus all the power of Superman,
Also it's a robot
Ain't it cool? Nepenthes you rule!
Hon-ney-pot beats you up
Ho-ney-pot beats you up
Who does it beat up? You!!
Hon-ney-pot!
Citizens, never fear
Crazy do-good freaks are here
Until they run out of steam...
Merger cream, merger cream
Gives the power to the team
Its effects wear off for sure
So they just merge with some more
The New Malware Team!
I can just see the excuses now.
Employee: Sorry I was late for work boss. My telecommute was delayed in a "traffic jam". Traffic was moving well down the backbone, but when I pulled off at the Cisco exit it slowed down to a crawl due to a collision at the next router. After so long in traffic I was running low on gas and headed for the nearest repeater, unfortunately I didn't make it and my 'car' was dropped off the road.
.. and that doesn't even include inline AV and Anti-Spyware. With Stats like that how can you avoid Anti-Trust Complaints?
Forget mixing the sounds of Hard Drives dying; I have seen a few which could best 140bpm themselves. Move on over Tiesto.
I have a better idea, let's play 'drink the stuff under the sink' ok?
- Stewie
FUD. F-U-D. Better luck next time.
Obviously another case where UDP shouldn't be used for Slashdot posting.
This article doesn't talk about teleporting. It talks about telecloning which would be even better. I can now create multiple clones of myself and have them do work while I have a "Sexy Party" - Stewie Style!
True, considering AGP stands for "Accelerated Graphics Port".
Your sig is only partly correct "The problem with slashdot is that most of its users were bullied and stuffed into lockers as kids!".
The second problem with slashdot is that most of its users are bullied and stuffed into cubicles everyday. -- How are we to make comments on the world when we don't even see it?!
I got nothing.
Good eye!
Indeed. According to Merrill Lynch on page 3 (230 + 70 + 350 + 50 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 80 = 900) when simple addition tells me that it is actually $800.
The competition was over before it began based on the simple fact that we can modify the source for Linux. With non-modifiable OS's such as Windows making modifications to play nice with different hardware can be extremely challenging and illegal - see DMCA.
/2cents
1. Security, security, security: Good! Something we can all agree on. This is a great reason to upgrade!
.. This isn't a great reason. I can run IE7 on XP, or I can run Firefox - which is what IE is to be modeled after. Not a reason to upgrade.
.. gets a welcome update that turns the once-bloated player into an effective MP3 library I think it's spelled 'WMA DRM' not MP3. None the less, media is readily available for XP, OSX, and Linux. This is not a valid reason to upgrade.
2. Internet Explorer 7: IE gets a much-needed, Firefox-inspired makeover
3. Righteous eye candy: This could be a good improvement for those who want a showpiece. Your eye candy is hidden when running applications, and I don't see this as a sole reason in and of itself to upgrade.
4. Desktop search: Yeah, this is a very handy feature. See Google Desktop, Beagle etc. This is not a reason to upgrade.
5. Better updates: WinXP home's update service will be provided for 2 years after Vista has been released. WinXP Pro has approximately 5 years. This is a good reason to upgrade when your existing OS isn't supported.
6. More media:
7. Parental controls: From a technical standpoint, allowing you to block games by their rating could be good. The caveat to this is that parental controls should be done at a parental level NOT through technology. Good reason for certain parents to upgrade. Not a parent? Move along, nothing to see here.
8. Better backups: Working as a tech I found system restore to be only somewhat useful and really hidden. Average Joe user will still not know how to use it or be afraid to use it. Savvy users may employ other technologies to backup information such as Ghost. Products exist so you can store your backups in another location, if your HDD dies, this feature won't help. Not a reason to upgrade
9. Peer-to-peer collaboration: Sounds like P2P, I have it and don't use it. Either way, this technology already exists on WinXP. No upgrade required.
10. Quick setup: Beta code alert: Quick setup vaporware. Not a reason unless it is actually released.
In conclusion, Vista will be a great security update. Most other features are already available for XP and are just now being integrated into the OS - could this lead to more anti-trust lawsuits? (IE and MediaPlayer are historical examples)
There wasn't. M$ Windows lost before it began.
In most senses true. Just as long as, our little friend, DMCA doesn't sneak up on you for decoding it.
If we bow to RIAA's pressure, then Amazon's CD sales may be in trouble. "Even if CDs do become damaged, replacements are readily available at affordable prices." [RIAA]. While Amazon does sell at decent prices, the mere fact that you cannot backup your purchases may signal the end of an era.
The CD medium has been a double edged sword for RIAA - the popularity of music on CD's over the past decade has increased sales and the influx of technology has made copying CD's easier. While I will argue that there aren't as many sales lost as they say, I will agree that because technology exists there are problems. That being said; most consumers like to own their purchases and CD's are still the best way to do so.
On the other hand, there are many times at work where I would like a default deny to my inbox. While only a small amount if it is spam, the bulk of my incoming emails may be considered a waste of time.
Spam emails are not the only source of email non-sense. I was sucked into an email conversation with a person whose workspace is 20m (65 feet) from mine. While the question was valid, a simple walk across the room would have solved the question much quicker then the banter. In the interest of my sanity, I was forced to walk to their area and complete the instruction.