If MS does this thing right and prevents gaping holes and security breaches, has reasonably fast definition updates, and sets and affordable price, there may be reason to fear on the part of the Anti-Malware vendors.
Therefore, it logically follows that there is no reason to fear on the part of the Anti-Malware vendors.
For me, I would rather have something like a fuel-cell inverter type thing, which has an outlet on it so that I can plug in my laptop on the go. Having fuel cells replace rechargables as the main power source is not really practical with such a small increase in battery life at such a high cost compared to AC power from an outlet. A inverter sort of thing would give the best of both worlds, and would allow laptops to keep the nice form factor we are used to today.
Personally, I can see exactly why workplaces and homes dont switch to Linux. It can be summed up in 3 reasons.
1. People don't like change.
2. People don't like change.
3. People don't like change.
And more importantly, there is not a reason to change. People know Windows. They know how to use Word. They know how to send mass e-mails in Outlook, and they can crank out a simple spreadsheet in Excel in the time it takes to open a package of cookies (which may be several minutes depending on the packaging of the cookies). Essentially, a switch to linux is pointless and counterproductive for most people. Why would someone want to learn a completely different interface and have to re-learn all the things that they knew how to do on Windows? They don't. And until there is a unbelievably compelling reason to make the switch, they won't.
But I wish they would, because Linux is 6.64 x 10^29 times better than Windows.
Ok. Even though the RIAA is completely contradicting themselves, I'll even concede that maybe they are correct in their assertion that ripping is technically illegal according to the DMCA (for argument's sake). Here is what I want to know then: What the &*#$ is fair use then! I don't have any problem with the music industry trying to protect their product, but I do have a problem with constantly changing rules regarding what is legal and illegal regarding fair use. For the RIAA to say to the supreme court "Yep! Ripping your CDs is perfectly fine" and then come out and try to sneak in language that says otherwise is simply unacceptable. If the RIAA and the Justice dept laid down concrete, UNCHANGING rules regarding fair use and acceptable forms of copying, I would have far less of a problem with their organization (ok, maybe not, but it sounded good). However, simply trying to change the rules when it is profitable for them is NOT ok, especially when they contradict themselves and imply that hundreds of millions of Americans are criminals for obeying stated law.
I think that this new chipset is pretty significant. While the ability to render Q3 at 1024x768 seems pretty useless on a tiny screen, the H.264 and WMV9 support stand out. These codecs (especially the H.264) could be used in the future to possibly do things like mobile TVIP from your house using something like a slingbox. This chip could also enable some pretty crazy menu effects/video effects in-phone, which could prove slightly useful. The limitations of the small cell phone screen do hamper this significantly, however.
I think it's great that they are trying to stop blatant theft, but this sort of story is more symbolic and a trophy for the DOJ than actually significant. No matter how many people they are able to thwart, it is going to be a drop in the bucket as far as worldwide warez volume goes. The government simply dosen't have the resources to find and prosecute every single offender of software theft.
I want the logo changed to a burning IE logo.....and then petition MS to make good on their word to "create an industry standard." Then I would be impressed.
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I, for one, welcome our new brick-and-mortar overlords.
And this is the point that I dont look at /. for the next 36 hours..... ...the ponies were funny though.
If MS does this thing right and prevents gaping holes and security breaches, has reasonably fast definition updates, and sets and affordable price, there may be reason to fear on the part of the Anti-Malware vendors.
Therefore, it logically follows that there is no reason to fear on the part of the Anti-Malware vendors.
Supercomputer: $12,000,000.00
Pathogen Simulation Script: $145,000.00
Power Button (ATX style): $2.59
Watching a room full of nerds giddy about a virus: Priceless
For me, I would rather have something like a fuel-cell inverter type thing, which has an outlet on it so that I can plug in my laptop on the go. Having fuel cells replace rechargables as the main power source is not really practical with such a small increase in battery life at such a high cost compared to AC power from an outlet. A inverter sort of thing would give the best of both worlds, and would allow laptops to keep the nice form factor we are used to today.
Just a thought.
HAAAAHAHAHA! Nice one guys...way to stick it to the man.
Wait....you're serious?
Personally, I can see exactly why workplaces and homes dont switch to Linux. It can be summed up in 3 reasons. 1. People don't like change. 2. People don't like change. 3. People don't like change. And more importantly, there is not a reason to change. People know Windows. They know how to use Word. They know how to send mass e-mails in Outlook, and they can crank out a simple spreadsheet in Excel in the time it takes to open a package of cookies (which may be several minutes depending on the packaging of the cookies). Essentially, a switch to linux is pointless and counterproductive for most people. Why would someone want to learn a completely different interface and have to re-learn all the things that they knew how to do on Windows? They don't. And until there is a unbelievably compelling reason to make the switch, they won't. But I wish they would, because Linux is 6.64 x 10^29 times better than Windows.
Ok. Even though the RIAA is completely contradicting themselves, I'll even concede that maybe they are correct in their assertion that ripping is technically illegal according to the DMCA (for argument's sake). Here is what I want to know then: What the &*#$ is fair use then! I don't have any problem with the music industry trying to protect their product, but I do have a problem with constantly changing rules regarding what is legal and illegal regarding fair use. For the RIAA to say to the supreme court "Yep! Ripping your CDs is perfectly fine" and then come out and try to sneak in language that says otherwise is simply unacceptable. If the RIAA and the Justice dept laid down concrete, UNCHANGING rules regarding fair use and acceptable forms of copying, I would have far less of a problem with their organization (ok, maybe not, but it sounded good). However, simply trying to change the rules when it is profitable for them is NOT ok, especially when they contradict themselves and imply that hundreds of millions of Americans are criminals for obeying stated law.
I think that this new chipset is pretty significant. While the ability to render Q3 at 1024x768 seems pretty useless on a tiny screen, the H.264 and WMV9 support stand out. These codecs (especially the H.264) could be used in the future to possibly do things like mobile TVIP from your house using something like a slingbox. This chip could also enable some pretty crazy menu effects/video effects in-phone, which could prove slightly useful. The limitations of the small cell phone screen do hamper this significantly, however.
...Except for the fact the keyboard was missing an 'O' when I opened the box.
when MS has to use a VIDEO GAME to market its new OS.
I think it's great that they are trying to stop blatant theft, but this sort of story is more symbolic and a trophy for the DOJ than actually significant. No matter how many people they are able to thwart, it is going to be a drop in the bucket as far as worldwide warez volume goes. The government simply dosen't have the resources to find and prosecute every single offender of software theft.
Windows Vista: Suck Edition
Wow! And I always thought they could fly because they had wings!
I want the logo changed to a burning IE logo.....and then petition MS to make good on their word to "create an industry standard." Then I would be impressed.