The fact is that it doesn't matter if it was WGA failing. Microsoft will use this new number as a reason to push whatever new scheme they have at slitting the consumer's throat.
Strictly for research, every copy of Windows I've obtained from sources non-MS have had zero communication to any server outside my network. I run a Linux server between the test machine and the 'net and log every packet of data, IP, time, port, etc. Thank you for spreading false truths.
So buy implying the word and using an alternative, your actually (intentionally) bypassing the protection mechanism and corrupting the minds of young children. Wouldn't that be "contributing to the delinquency of a minor"?
Which brings up the question...would he have had permission to make the mix tapes if he was a fairly unknown person? Did he need to mix tapes illegaly to build up "cred" so the artists could feel safe in knowing that his material will net them profit? If he was only allowed to make mix tapes with permission, and he was some new kid off the street, would the artist/RIAA give him the time of day?
Doesn't permission based on popularity lead to corporate control over what's popular?
So having flash on my PS3's linux distro would be a bad thing? (Yes, I know it's PPC based and therefore there is no Flash binary. But the question remains theoretically.)
I noticed that ie7 "phones home" a lot, might it be antiphishing, WGA issues. And its user interface is different from a certain broad mozilla/ie6/opera convention. So I'm getting FF installed for users who complain. Maybe that explains something.
I don't like "phoning home" at all if you want my opinion. Why would you need to constantly call up Microsoft (figuratively) to find out if the site your on is valid? Wouldn't that be like giving MS usage statistics on your PC anyway? Why should they know what websites I browse?
Damn, I have to go wire up my apartment to burn out and wire my PC to degauss in case someone breaks in!
Then imagine that there be a system that allowed the publishing artist to exactly and precisely control how their content was used and or was available so that the publishing artist could revoke something they put out there but for whatever reason now regret. What would be wrong with that? It would be total control in the hand of an artist. Afterall, it is their work. Why not give them ultimate control?
I always hated this argument. The reason being, no other industry works this way. When you buy your next car, does your dealer tell you that you can only drive it for three years and you cannot let more than 3 people drive it? (Leasing not included)
Sure, I'll give you the argument that you can't copy [or clone] a car (yet) but to let the originator decide exactly how their product will be played or not played is exactly what I don't want.
Don't buy the car analogy because they are in a different price bracket? Let's aim lower. Greeting Cards. You aren't given explicit instructions with your greeting card and told that you have to give the Happy Birthday card on your kid's birthday, and that day alone. You can buy the card and use it for any occasion if you want. It's always fun to give condolence cards for births, birthdays, or even weddings.:)
This is something I've contemplated for a while now. You theoretically could do this now, but you'd have to worry about different hardware/drivers/etc. You could go the route of building up a basic Linux build (to handle the low level i/o) and have it boot right up to your game. This would solve alot of issues. The only problem left, where do you store saves, user data, patches, etc? Do you require a "gaming drive" that has an empty drive for caching data used in game (and the above listed data) or does your OS guess where to put it?
Oh, and thanks for modding my little emotional episode as funny, you bastards.
Your supposed to enjoy the mod points even if they don't fit the mood or your intentions. It's kind of like getting a money from a pimp. At least your UserID isn't WienerPizza.:rolleyes:
Well, at least your toaster will talk to my stove.
The main reason I bought a PS3 was because it wasn't Microsoft. I've been a Nintendo supporter in the past and I bought a DS. I am actually pretty upset by my DS because the content is so childish and repetitive, which makes me think the Wii will be the same way.
After buying the PS3, I'm actually happy and surprised by it. It's been an amazing system and worth every penny to me.
Nobody that I'm aware of, but most people don't have the urge to shock themselves to see what it feels like while cooking. Driving is a risk we all take. When you get behind the wheel, you should be well aware that you may not come back to the "safety" of your home at night. The same goes for flying or travelling. It boils down to what risks are you wiling to take? Are you willing to live around someone that might feel the need to kill someone just to see how it feels?
Not really. When you get into your car, your taking a risk in doing so. Everyone knows that (or should). When you go home, you want to feel comfortable and safe (assumingly) especially when you go to sleep for the night. While you still run a risk living in the same building as others, you make a few general assumptions about the people around you (like they have the mental capacity to avoid burning the place down.)
Think of it like insurance. If you lived next to a giant dam, your flood rates will go up. Should you at least be aware that someone with a psycological disorder is living in the same building as you so you can move or prepare for something out of the ordinary to happen?
Yeah, but can you be absolutely certain that no harm can come to others in your actions? What would have happened if, by shocking yourself, you triggered a seizure or a heart attack and while falling, you knock over the toaster and it proceeds to burn a hole in the counter catching it on fire?
Just because you don't "intend" to hurt others, your actions may be putting them at risk.
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What are you talking about? My PS3 has run non-stop for about 2 months now except the reboots for updates. You obviously have no idea.
But my Linux does support X...
Sorry, I had to.
I thought it was microsfot.com ...
hint: http://www.bbq-tools.com/store/images/bbq_skewers. jpg
The fact is that it doesn't matter if it was WGA failing. Microsoft will use this new number as a reason to push whatever new scheme they have at slitting the consumer's throat.
Strictly for research, every copy of Windows I've obtained from sources non-MS have had zero communication to any server outside my network. I run a Linux server between the test machine and the 'net and log every packet of data, IP, time, port, etc. Thank you for spreading false truths.
Unless you can't find a place to hook in to the 'net...
So buy implying the word and using an alternative, your actually (intentionally) bypassing the protection mechanism and corrupting the minds of young children. Wouldn't that be "contributing to the delinquency of a minor"?
Which brings up the question...would he have had permission to make the mix tapes if he was a fairly unknown person? Did he need to mix tapes illegaly to build up "cred" so the artists could feel safe in knowing that his material will net them profit? If he was only allowed to make mix tapes with permission, and he was some new kid off the street, would the artist/RIAA give him the time of day?
Doesn't permission based on popularity lead to corporate control over what's popular?
If you "sample" the merchandise without consulting the Pimp first, your gettin' the beatin' of a lifetime.
Well yeah, but now Vista has laser beams strapped to it's window headers, so everyhting evens out.
... or the option that comes pre-installed.
So having flash on my PS3's linux distro would be a bad thing? (Yes, I know it's PPC based and therefore there is no Flash binary. But the question remains theoretically.)
Damn, I have to go wire up my apartment to burn out and wire my PC to degauss in case someone breaks in!
Sure, I'll give you the argument that you can't copy [or clone] a car (yet) but to let the originator decide exactly how their product will be played or not played is exactly what I don't want.
Don't buy the car analogy because they are in a different price bracket? Let's aim lower. Greeting Cards. You aren't given explicit instructions with your greeting card and told that you have to give the Happy Birthday card on your kid's birthday, and that day alone. You can buy the card and use it for any occasion if you want. It's always fun to give condolence cards for births, birthdays, or even weddings.
This is something I've contemplated for a while now. You theoretically could do this now, but you'd have to worry about different hardware/drivers/etc. You could go the route of building up a basic Linux build (to handle the low level i/o) and have it boot right up to your game. This would solve alot of issues. The only problem left, where do you store saves, user data, patches, etc? Do you require a "gaming drive" that has an empty drive for caching data used in game (and the above listed data) or does your OS guess where to put it?
Aww, how cute! You and your roomie created nick-names for each other.
But if you carry one 1 gallon bucket and 8 half gallon buckets around in a circle 5,000,000 times a second think of the water you can move...
And trade "Loading... Please Wait." with "Generating Textures... Please Wait." ??
Well, at least your toaster will talk to my stove.
The main reason I bought a PS3 was because it wasn't Microsoft. I've been a Nintendo supporter in the past and I bought a DS. I am actually pretty upset by my DS because the content is so childish and repetitive, which makes me think the Wii will be the same way.
After buying the PS3, I'm actually happy and surprised by it. It's been an amazing system and worth every penny to me.
Nobody that I'm aware of, but most people don't have the urge to shock themselves to see what it feels like while cooking. Driving is a risk we all take. When you get behind the wheel, you should be well aware that you may not come back to the "safety" of your home at night. The same goes for flying or travelling. It boils down to what risks are you wiling to take? Are you willing to live around someone that might feel the need to kill someone just to see how it feels?
Not really. When you get into your car, your taking a risk in doing so. Everyone knows that (or should). When you go home, you want to feel comfortable and safe (assumingly) especially when you go to sleep for the night. While you still run a risk living in the same building as others, you make a few general assumptions about the people around you (like they have the mental capacity to avoid burning the place down.)
Think of it like insurance. If you lived next to a giant dam, your flood rates will go up. Should you at least be aware that someone with a psycological disorder is living in the same building as you so you can move or prepare for something out of the ordinary to happen?
Yeah, but can you be absolutely certain that no harm can come to others in your actions? What would have happened if, by shocking yourself, you triggered a seizure or a heart attack and while falling, you knock over the toaster and it proceeds to burn a hole in the counter catching it on fire?
Just because you don't "intend" to hurt others, your actions may be putting them at risk.