The interesting part is this bit from TFA: "Early last year the judge declined a request by Autodesk to dismiss the case."
Autodesk didn't want this to go before a judge because they know exactly which direction it will go (hint: not in their favor). This may just be the EULA case we've all been waiting for.
Wow. That thing's only 100 bucks at newegg. That's really not bad for a classy-looking case that would actually fit in in the family room. A little old tyme, but nice.
True, he is just pointing out that such a system already exists, using Project Gutenberg and a different on-demand publishing house.
I guess the question is whether it uses the scans or the OCR'd text as the source for the reprint. If it's the scan, then that right puts it in a different league than the PG suggestion.
Great! Just what we need! More ways people can walk around staring at a device in their hands while being utterly oblivious to their surroundings. And yet this is all about informing them of their surroundings. Oh, the irony...
I smell the makings of a new Michael Bay movie! A group of terrorists from (insert nation/region here) systematically take over all the robotic oil rigs and hold the world's oil supply hostage. And only one man can take them on to save the world!
Correct me if I'm wrong here but I also remember Adams saying that he never thought the HHGTTG could really work in anything but print. And because of a lack of trying on his part either. Just that whenever he worked at trying to make the whole idea behind HHGTTG in another medium even he thought it was lacking.
The problem with this theory is that HHGTTG didn't start its life in print. It was originally a radio play. And he was more than happy to try it out in other media formats.
Also, the new/. appearance is very confusing. Why would you put a separation line *before* the link to the comments?
Way offtopic, but I was just wondering the same thing. It's like they're trying to bookend the story, but possibly the most relevant part of the whole thing (the Read More link) is just hanging around outside the whole blocked off area.
Why do people always have to opt out of something they don't understand or want to be in? what's the problem with opting in? with that at least you have a choice...
It's Google performing a mass indexing of something (it's what they do). Could you imagine what the web would be like if every site had to have opted in to Google's index initially? Not saying it's right or wrong, but just presenting the situation from another perspective.
Not to mention the charges on logo-ed shirts. I can't remember prices, but I think those were in the $0.50-$1 range. So I'm expected to pay money to be a walking virtual advertisement. Sure...
Hell, people pay 20-30 bucks (and more) all the time to be walking real-life advertisements.
Sure, the PS3 Slim is nice. But what I find interesting is the PSP Digital Reader Service. The (very brief) article mentions that Sony is teasing about extending it beyond comics by the end of the year. Not coincidentally, that's also when they plan to have their eBookstore migrated over to the ePub format. Considering the iPhone/iPod Touch are among the most used digital book-reading devices, and the PSP has a screen resolution that's similar, this could be a very wise move. Assuming this actually happens, you'll also have the ability to buy new releases directly from the PSP using WiFi (something that many people are wishing for in a new Sony eBook reader). Interesting times ahead...
But but but...I was told the internet would make everyone a professional writer and that publishers wouldn't be needed anymore. Are you trying to tell me that they actually do add something to the equation?
Funnily enough, my local library is still using PDF and Mobi formats. Since PDF displays, but isn't reflowable, I've been checking out the Mobi files, decrypting, and converting to ePub. But apparently ePub support for my library system is coming.
You're right, I got my POVs mixed up. The last time I purchased something from the UK was a number of years ago, when the exchange rate was about 2-to-1. Since it's now at about 1.60-to-1, I welcome the change. But you're right, it's because the value of the dollar has gone up in respect to the pound and not vice-versa.
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So do what most people do and dedicate a portion of the disk(s) to some form of error correction data.
You sure do have a funny definition of "most people".
I wish I could see it... but I don't think the environment would be terribly friendly to my sensitive skin.
Just put on an extra thick layer of sunscreen and you should be fine.
The interesting part is this bit from TFA: "Early last year the judge declined a request by Autodesk to dismiss the case."
Autodesk didn't want this to go before a judge because they know exactly which direction it will go (hint: not in their favor). This may just be the EULA case we've all been waiting for.
Cases like this are aimed at the hobbyist, not at corporate desks or people only interested in a tool.
Lemme edit your sentence for you a little. "Cases like this are aimed at tools." That's much better.
Wow. That thing's only 100 bucks at newegg. That's really not bad for a classy-looking case that would actually fit in in the family room. A little old tyme, but nice.
So is SuperSpeed USB 3.0 going to be faster than FullSpeed USB 3.0? And where does ExtremeSpeed USB 3.0 fit in? Is that the one that'll run at 11Mbps?
Somehow, I am thinking that the people who would use this would not be capable of walking faster.
Unfortunately, they're probably also too lazy and uncoordinated to support themselves upright.
What? No 'Hot Grits' flavor?
True, he is just pointing out that such a system already exists, using Project Gutenberg and a different on-demand publishing house.
I guess the question is whether it uses the scans or the OCR'd text as the source for the reprint. If it's the scan, then that right puts it in a different league than the PG suggestion.
You could probably glue a thin sheet of aluminum foil to the inside of the case, so I wouldn't worry about the Faraday cage.
So now my cardboard computer case needs a tinfoil hat?
Oh yeah? Well I had sex with your wife!
Why go for an augmented reality when you can have a demented reality?
Great! Just what we need! More ways people can walk around staring at a device in their hands while being utterly oblivious to their surroundings. And yet this is all about informing them of their surroundings. Oh, the irony...
I smell the makings of a new Michael Bay movie! A group of terrorists from (insert nation/region here) systematically take over all the robotic oil rigs and hold the world's oil supply hostage. And only one man can take them on to save the world!
Most people would claim that monkeys are luminous if it somehow hurt the RIAA.
Is this close enough?
So what exactly is "open" about the Open Book Alliance? Or was the name chosen for being a bad play on words.
Correct me if I'm wrong here but I also remember Adams saying that he never thought the HHGTTG could really work in anything but print. And because of a lack of trying on his part either. Just that whenever he worked at trying to make the whole idea behind HHGTTG in another medium even he thought it was lacking.
The problem with this theory is that HHGTTG didn't start its life in print. It was originally a radio play. And he was more than happy to try it out in other media formats.
Also, the new /. appearance is very confusing. Why would you put a separation line *before* the link to the comments?
Way offtopic, but I was just wondering the same thing. It's like they're trying to bookend the story, but possibly the most relevant part of the whole thing (the Read More link) is just hanging around outside the whole blocked off area.
Why do people always have to opt out of something they don't understand or want to be in? what's the problem with opting in? with that at least you have a choice...
It's Google performing a mass indexing of something (it's what they do). Could you imagine what the web would be like if every site had to have opted in to Google's index initially? Not saying it's right or wrong, but just presenting the situation from another perspective.
True enough. But I'm sure you've heard kids in the store going "But Mom, that one doesn't have a big Nike swoosh on it."
Not to mention the charges on logo-ed shirts. I can't remember prices, but I think those were in the $0.50-$1 range. So I'm expected to pay money to be a walking virtual advertisement. Sure...
Hell, people pay 20-30 bucks (and more) all the time to be walking real-life advertisements.
Sure, the PS3 Slim is nice. But what I find interesting is the PSP Digital Reader Service. The (very brief) article mentions that Sony is teasing about extending it beyond comics by the end of the year. Not coincidentally, that's also when they plan to have their eBookstore migrated over to the ePub format. Considering the iPhone/iPod Touch are among the most used digital book-reading devices, and the PSP has a screen resolution that's similar, this could be a very wise move. Assuming this actually happens, you'll also have the ability to buy new releases directly from the PSP using WiFi (something that many people are wishing for in a new Sony eBook reader). Interesting times ahead...
But but but...I was told the internet would make everyone a professional writer and that publishers wouldn't be needed anymore. Are you trying to tell me that they actually do add something to the equation?
Funnily enough, my local library is still using PDF and Mobi formats. Since PDF displays, but isn't reflowable, I've been checking out the Mobi files, decrypting, and converting to ePub. But apparently ePub support for my library system is coming.
You're right, I got my POVs mixed up. The last time I purchased something from the UK was a number of years ago, when the exchange rate was about 2-to-1. Since it's now at about 1.60-to-1, I welcome the change. But you're right, it's because the value of the dollar has gone up in respect to the pound and not vice-versa.