Although TV is different than DVD's, what are the policies on downloading and burning TV Shows?
I have Satellite Television and there have been numerous times I have found a show on that I want to watch, and either that channel has very poor reception or none at all. I'm not sure if it's a problem with the dish or the box.
But if I want to watch that episode of a show that doesn't work, is there any way I can legally download [and possibly burn?] and watch it? I'm already paying for the subscription [damn near $80 CAD] for the dish that fails to deliver the content I am paying for.
More on topic: I feel the MPAA is trying to make an attempt at allowing fair use, but why are they being so restrictive? If I own the movie and make a copy for regular use, why can I not easily do this? Or even just create a AVI/MPEG to watch on my computer? Right now I go throught the process of using DVD Shrink or DVDFab Decrypter, stripping everything [menus, extra's, etc.] then burning. Sony discs are by far the biggest pain in the ass to copy... for these, I resort to downloading and burning an already DRM-Free version from TPB or elsewhere.
By the pixel at the 100yr mark, the less original content they maintain the less they get paid ^_^
I can just imagine the children receiving hand drawn images and the company claiming that technology didn't exist 100 years ago, and people resorted to drawing them by hand.
My experience with Blacksun has been pretty, well, terrible...
I developed and maintained [and, sadly, had no say in the design] the Saskatchewan Air Show web site for 2 years until the accident that occurred in 2005, then the organization decided to give up and well, to my knowledge there isn't going to be an Air Show ever again... unless someone is willing tp pay off their debt.
Anyway, back on track. They were originally hosted by Blacksun... and I have to say we had nothing but problems. When I first joined the project we requested PHP and MySQL access... it took them over 2 weeks to get it set up, and by that time we had moved to some hosting provided by DirectWest / Sasktel as they were a major corporate sponsor. Then, to my knowledge, the Air Show committie continued to have problems regaurding retracting their account, etc... but I wasn't involved in that.:-)
This was over 2 years ago, so maybe Blacksun has gotten better since, but I, personally, will never deal with them again.:-)
With it's incredibly advanced architecture, linux is a game! Try rolling your own Linux install, that alone will eat up plenty of time. And if you are anything like me or possibly a lot of sysadmins here, it is fun, too.;-)
Disclaimer: I am 17 years of age and have just recently finished my grade 12.
First off, I would like to say that I enjoy the (mis)use of technology to help students in what they eat. However, this is not going to stop them. I am definately not fat or over weight, and I try to eat healthy as often as I can. I cook my own meals, so sometimes I like to relax and just grab a burger... but only once in a while! Although, I am not the greatest role model, as I do sit around on the computer a little too much.;-)
My younger brother is just entering high school this up-coming year. I hate to admit it, but he seriously needs help in controlling his weight. He weighs much more than I do, and I am very concerned for him. He's an absolute genius in his school work, and he's also very into computers/animation. He's really into Flash Animation, so he sits around a lot. This up-coming year I am going to make sure he get's into a sports team of some sort, but I know that alone wont be enough.
I hate to say it, but right here is wheer Peer Pressure can do some good. These kids need to eat healthier, why not start with the children that do? Have them weasel their way into these kids minds and help show them the way!
We need not restrict them, but try to show them that healthier food leads to a healthier lifestyle.
Threats and restriction only lead to uprisings... expect them.;-)
After reading the article, it has no mention of the officer reading Cruz his rights... is that not illegal in the States?
I am Canadian and Police Officers don't have to here... but are they not supposed to there? If he didn't, I heard that alone can cost you your job... but then again sometimes rumours migrate up here.:-)
I decided to indulge in a wireless keyboard/mouse set just about 3 months ago.
I can honestly say that I will never go back! My desk is just a cheap wooden desk with the pull-out keyboard tray. I have my system placed under my desk. I've hooked my feet on the keyboard/mouse cords way too many times. No more problem now!:-) As for any complaints [from anyone] about having to replace batteries, etc. You can get a nice Duracell set of 4 NiMH batteries + charger for around $20. [That is if your mouse doesn't have an embedded Li battery and a docking station]
Being a software/web developer, I know what the beta software cycle is and what it is intended for.
Using it as a selling point, however, is misuse.
Next time, read what I am saying before you reply. I was not saying Beta is bad... I was saying it's bad for software companies [Microsoft] to use it as a SELLING POINT. They are piggy-backing off what Google did just because they felt it was necessary to inform us that Gmail was likely to not be 100% reliable.
As much as I love to use Google [the search engine mostly] I am sick of this 'Beta' thing.
Everything that comes out of any company is now branded as 'Beta' Software / websites. The new Microsoft Live crap, Yahoo is branding their crap as Beta... I'm sick of it.
Now, perhaps they could hire Tom Cruise to utilize his witchcraft to somehow get Beta as a trademark -- then they could lay on the royalty fee's on any company using it for commerical use -- I'm sure that would quadruple their profits!:-)
By the way -- did I mention how much I hate the word 'Beta'?
I don't use Windows, but I don't believe in letting Microshaft take control of everything. I am seeding, and will be for most of the evening. Capped at 200kB.:-)
I find that I get a lot more done during the night. I set a goal for one night, and I work at it. I have set my working hours from 10:00pm - 4:00am, which I feel is reasonable... as I can still get enough sleep and be up around noon to enjoy most of my day.
I simply cannot do any work during the day. There is always something else to do -- like buy groceries, pay bills, relax and have a beer, etc.
If it's feesible, I suggest trying to work out a schedule later in the day or really late at night -- I don't have any issues. Except, of course, trying getting up at noon.;-)
Some of my customers have recently reported issues with F-prot and MSN Messenger [and Live Messenger] where if they are both running the entire system becomes very sluggish... Have you experienced this at all? My quickest work-around has been to install AVG Free for now.
I've often thought of developing a script to dictionary all of my more uncommonly used passwords, but I usually have no problem remembering them.
The days that I do struggle to remember are usually my more sluggish days and I'm usually lazing around in bed or something anyway.
How I remember them is i generate one long string 25+ characters. From there I eliminate characters until it resembles a word / phrase [or random word sequence -- doesn't necessarily have to make sense as a sentence/phrase]. Then I practice typing it in a few times and I usually get it. If I struggle with it, I will go back through the process again until I find something I can remember.
Here's an example random string: UcgcDis07PtuFO19MilARdAcVdyA
I would eliminate characters until I read it as: UgcDi07PuFO19MilARdAc -- u-GC [as in university-GC] Di07 [makes me think of die-007] Puffo 19 Milar [I think if Miller Beer] dAc [duck? -- but "gangsta" style?]
No. That's not one of my passwords... just an example.;-)
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Works very nicely.
Although TV is different than DVD's, what are the policies on downloading and burning TV Shows?
... just my thoughts on the matter. :-)
I have Satellite Television and there have been numerous times I have found a show on that I want to watch, and either that channel has very poor reception or none at all. I'm not sure if it's a problem with the dish or the box.
But if I want to watch that episode of a show that doesn't work, is there any way I can legally download [and possibly burn?] and watch it? I'm already paying for the subscription [damn near $80 CAD] for the dish that fails to deliver the content I am paying for.
More on topic: I feel the MPAA is trying to make an attempt at allowing fair use, but why are they being so restrictive? If I own the movie and make a copy for regular use, why can I not easily do this? Or even just create a AVI/MPEG to watch on my computer? Right now I go throught the process of using DVD Shrink or DVDFab Decrypter, stripping everything [menus, extra's, etc.] then burning. Sony discs are by far the biggest pain in the ass to copy... for these, I resort to downloading and burning an already DRM-Free version from TPB or elsewhere.
In my opinion it's like saying I am a risk because I have arms. Potentially I could strangle someone with them.
I'm even more bleeding edge.. I use ADHJACS. ;-)
My experience with Blacksun has been pretty, well, terrible...
:-)
:-)
I developed and maintained [and, sadly, had no say in the design] the Saskatchewan Air Show web site for 2 years until the accident that occurred in 2005, then the organization decided to give up and well, to my knowledge there isn't going to be an Air Show ever again... unless someone is willing tp pay off their debt.
Anyway, back on track. They were originally hosted by Blacksun... and I have to say we had nothing but problems. When I first joined the project we requested PHP and MySQL access... it took them over 2 weeks to get it set up, and by that time we had moved to some hosting provided by DirectWest / Sasktel as they were a major corporate sponsor. Then, to my knowledge, the Air Show committie continued to have problems regaurding retracting their account, etc... but I wasn't involved in that.
This was over 2 years ago, so maybe Blacksun has gotten better since, but I, personally, will never deal with them again.
Great....
:-P
;-)
So I have the choice of one DRM infested video, or another DRM infested video wrapped in a Flash Movie. Thank you.
I was forced to see it in a slightly different version of the DRM infested video wrapped in a Flash Movie.
How about CVS?
With it's incredibly advanced architecture, linux is a game! Try rolling your own Linux install, that alone will eat up plenty of time. And if you are anything like me or possibly a lot of sysadmins here, it is fun, too. ;-)
Disclaimer: I am 17 years of age and have just recently finished my grade 12.
;-)
;-)
First off, I would like to say that I enjoy the (mis)use of technology to help students in what they eat. However, this is not going to stop them. I am definately not fat or over weight, and I try to eat healthy as often as I can. I cook my own meals, so sometimes I like to relax and just grab a burger... but only once in a while! Although, I am not the greatest role model, as I do sit around on the computer a little too much.
My younger brother is just entering high school this up-coming year. I hate to admit it, but he seriously needs help in controlling his weight. He weighs much more than I do, and I am very concerned for him. He's an absolute genius in his school work, and he's also very into computers/animation. He's really into Flash Animation, so he sits around a lot. This up-coming year I am going to make sure he get's into a sports team of some sort, but I know that alone wont be enough.
I hate to say it, but right here is wheer Peer Pressure can do some good. These kids need to eat healthier, why not start with the children that do? Have them weasel their way into these kids minds and help show them the way! We need not restrict them, but try to show them that healthier food leads to a healthier lifestyle.
Threats and restriction only lead to uprisings... expect them.
After reading the article, it has no mention of the officer reading Cruz his rights... is that not illegal in the States?
:-)
I am Canadian and Police Officers don't have to here... but are they not supposed to there? If he didn't, I heard that alone can cost you your job... but then again sometimes rumours migrate up here.
I decided to indulge in a wireless keyboard/mouse set just about 3 months ago.
:-) As for any complaints [from anyone] about having to replace batteries, etc. You can get a nice Duracell set of 4 NiMH batteries + charger for around $20. [That is if your mouse doesn't have an embedded Li battery and a docking station]
I can honestly say that I will never go back! My desk is just a cheap wooden desk with the pull-out keyboard tray. I have my system placed under my desk. I've hooked my feet on the keyboard/mouse cords way too many times. No more problem now!
... huh?
Being a software/web developer, I know what the beta software cycle is and what it is intended for.
Using it as a selling point, however, is misuse.
Next time, read what I am saying before you reply. I was not saying Beta is bad... I was saying it's bad for software companies [Microsoft] to use it as a SELLING POINT. They are piggy-backing off what Google did just because they felt it was necessary to inform us that Gmail was likely to not be 100% reliable.
As much as I love to use Google [the search engine mostly] I am sick of this 'Beta' thing.
:-)
Everything that comes out of any company is now branded as 'Beta' Software / websites. The new Microsoft Live crap, Yahoo is branding their crap as Beta... I'm sick of it.
Now, perhaps they could hire Tom Cruise to utilize his witchcraft to somehow get Beta as a trademark -- then they could lay on the royalty fee's on any company using it for commerical use -- I'm sure that would quadruple their profits!
By the way -- did I mention how much I hate the word 'Beta'?
I bet to differ... When was the last time you used a zipper? How about any form of wireless device? watched TV lately?
... and many, many more.
I feel you are just trying to be an asshole... trying to make it appear that we Canadians are worthless to the planet.
Go back to school for fuck sakes.
Oh, I know I will get flamed for this... but I don't care. I am Canadian, so fuck off.
Thanks.
:-)
I don't use Windows, but I don't believe in letting Microshaft take control of everything. I am seeding, and will be for most of the evening. Capped at 200kB.
I find that I get a lot more done during the night. I set a goal for one night, and I work at it. I have set my working hours from 10:00pm - 4:00am, which I feel is reasonable... as I can still get enough sleep and be up around noon to enjoy most of my day.
;-)
I simply cannot do any work during the day. There is always something else to do -- like buy groceries, pay bills, relax and have a beer, etc.
If it's feesible, I suggest trying to work out a schedule later in the day or really late at night -- I don't have any issues. Except, of course, trying getting up at noon.
I know where I'm moving to!
w00t! chairs here I come!
Some of my customers have recently reported issues with F-prot and MSN Messenger [and Live Messenger] where if they are both running the entire system becomes very sluggish... Have you experienced this at all? My quickest work-around has been to install AVG Free for now.
Check out nLite. It's an easy interface to create slipstreamed discs.
;-)
They also offer a bunch of packages (called "Addons") you can embed into this disc, as well: Java, Firefox, AVG Antivirus, WinRAR, etc.
Every month or two I will make a new disc for installs [for customers/friends]. The unattended mode is very handy.
To clarify, I was being completely serious.
;-)
I've often thought of developing a script to dictionary all of my more uncommonly used passwords, but I usually have no problem remembering them.
The days that I do struggle to remember are usually my more sluggish days and I'm usually lazing around in bed or something anyway.
How I remember them is i generate one long string 25+ characters. From there I eliminate characters until it resembles a word / phrase [or random word sequence -- doesn't necessarily have to make sense as a sentence/phrase]. Then I practice typing it in a few times and I usually get it. If I struggle with it, I will go back through the process again until I find something I can remember.
Here's an example random string: UcgcDis07PtuFO19MilARdAcVdyA
I would eliminate characters until I read it as: UgcDi07PuFO19MilARdAc -- u-GC [as in university-GC] Di07 [makes me think of die-007] Puffo 19 Milar [I think if Miller Beer] dAc [duck? -- but "gangsta" style?]
No. That's not one of my passwords... just an example.
I like nice, long, random passwords. 16+ characters. I have no problem remembering them, and I use dozens for lots of different things.