I figured Sony pretty much locked 1st place up. Now? The past generation doesn't matter
This is the most exciting thing about VG's IMO: the speed at which a winner can lose. In my short lifetime alone I have watched the crown passed from Atari to Nintendo to Sega to Sony.
The Wii is the first system since the SNES that really got my attention. I am *always* trying to find things to do with the inlaws that aren't painfully boring. Being that "pop" likes strategy games already, I'm hoping the Wii will be a big hit i n my living room this Christmas.
You can tell YouTube is already on a quest to remove these copyrighted goodies, but some of my fav's are still up. To their credit, this is easily one of the *laziest* API's I've ever worked with. Nice and easy (the way I like it).
I was working on a new cron tab the other day. It had been one of those 20-hour days, so I was already well-past "bobo mode" when I started. After a half an hour, I began to wonder where the hell all my confirmation emails were going....(er duh).
I wasn't "spamming", I was setting up on a new server and tired. Luckily, the default sendto was a null addy, but *what if*? What if one day I accidentally run a cron tab, and mail bomb the shit out of some poor shmoe?
Don't get me wrong: if I *did* ever do something so stupid, I would expect a civil lawsuit, and I would expect to lose. But is this really a criminal offense?
I was initially pretty excited about this. In fact, I even posted in favor of Vonage above. However, ever actually *reading* the prospectus, this clearly ain't no GOOG. Yikes. Many a thanks to my fellow/.'s for forcing me to really think this one out.
I'm not saying I *won't* but the stock, mind you, only that it deserves more thought than IPO is teh w00t!! (guilty).
Of course, this entire ordeal had made me reconsider those commercials: "people do stupid things...woo woo, woo woo woo!"
(Excuse a two-faced bastard, but my sn *is* Zaphod after all.)
Sorry to interupt, but I have a quick question for God. Y'all seem pretty well connected. Could someone get me a phone number or email address or something?
Understood. But as others have mentioned, the *whole point* of this "open format" schtick is that Joe-hacker can go code something themselves- for free -rather than pay $70 for some bloatware or waiting 4 years for MS to get on the ball.
Having read through the first 30 comments, it looks pretty clear to all that this is a misunderstanding.
However, I expect I will see more "misunderstandings" as the mighty Vista continues to gather bad press. Is this intentional misinformation? Stupid people being too noisy? A typical case of "slow news day causes unnecessary problems"?
I will suggest that all pro-open format bloggers take a half an hour to write a short post explaining the difference between application and format. I suggest writing as clearly and non-geek as possible. Remember: if it cannot be understood by those great unwashed masses, it serves no purpose besides preaching to the choir.
In my experience, in the post-Google world, the best way to combat bad information is with VOLUMES and VOLUMES of good information.
Censorship in the Chinese system, under the control of a single government authority
-or-
Censorship in the USA, under the control of millions of competing interests?
I realize that what I am about to say sounds absurd. Please here me out before calling me a moron.
As geniuses, we all understand that everything in the media (including this website) is coming towards us at an angle. Everyone has an agenda to push, or something to sell. We attack everything with that desperate cynicism which makes us famous. However, it takes a lot of *work* to be so vigilant. When flipping between Lou Dobbs and Bill O'Reilly I have to think to myself: "ok, so this guy spins issue X for so-and-so pushing bill Y". I feel as though I should start either (a) ignoring the news or (b) keeping a scorecard.
Sometimes I almost wish I lived under a single form of propaganda. I may sound arrogant, but I have always had a knack for spotting "phoniness" wherever it may lie. At least in China I wouldn't have to remember 100's of agendas that I don't really care about anyway.
This is a hypothetical in regards to censorship/propaganda/media ethics. There is no valid comparisson between China and the USA. There is no valid comparisson between an unpopular President and a tyrannical dictatorship.
For example: hitting my little brother got a swift reaction from my parents. I learned that I didn't want to get punished, so I stopped doing it. Playing it out in a game, I would get to see the emotional, long-term damage that it would cause -- I would better understand why it was a bad idea.
This certainly got me thinking- and I have come to agree with you. As a kid, I had a terrible habit of getting in trouble, simply to see what would happen (the classic "trouble child" syndrome). Perhaps if I had the Sims to torture, instead of real people, I might not have been punched in the mouth so often- and yet- might have still learned why its better to not be a total jerk.
The reason that the RIAA and the MPAA are so dangerous is...because of the truly bad law for which they've been largely responsible.
I agree 100%. Let me rephrase "point 2":
The USA (a 90% wonderful place) has quite a few "dumb laws" on the books- most put there by crooked goons with corrupt motives. However, we the people have *always* responded to these laws with passive resistance: we ignore them. See also:
Casual marijuana smokers.
Shakira fans downloading her latest single.
Speeding past that "dead part" of town at 3am.
Let them pass their laws. And let the people ignore them. Remember: they can't afford to keep ALL 300 MILLION of us in jail no matter how much money they print.
I first learned about BearShare and LimeWire aroud the same time. Mid-2000 if memory serves. Napster had recently "gone down" and I was still in the middle of my "wow- I missed 100's of years worth of awesome music" phase.
Ok, so here come the "RIAA is evil" rants. I can accept that (after all, this is/.). However, please consider:
One of the major anti-RIAA arguments around these parts is that they don't actually do anything to benefit anyone. I agree 100%. But that said, how can we cry over a company which made ad revenues based on pirated content? Scum versus scam: who cares who wins? We are the losers.
In six years, I could have downloaded more music than I will ever have the time to listen to. Long before BearShare went down, tons of new p2p services appeared. The RIAA can keep playing "whack-a-mole" for the next 100 years (and I'm sure they intend to) but "Joe User" will *still* be "illegally" downloading and sharing the "Black album" no matter how many times the drummer of Metallica cries about it.
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I figured Sony pretty much locked 1st place up. Now? The past generation doesn't matter
This is the most exciting thing about VG's IMO: the speed at which a winner can lose. In my short lifetime alone I have watched the crown passed from Atari to Nintendo to Sega to Sony.
The Wii is the first system since the SNES that really got my attention. I am *always* trying to find things to do with the inlaws that aren't painfully boring. Being that "pop" likes strategy games already, I'm hoping the Wii will be a big hit i n my living room this Christmas.
49 subs and a large diet coke?
a channel engine that will allow people to "tune in"
http://cartoons.joshthejenius.com/ (PHP/GPL2)
You can tell YouTube is already on a quest to remove these copyrighted goodies, but some of my fav's are still up. To their credit, this is easily one of the *laziest* API's I've ever worked with. Nice and easy (the way I like it).
http://www.youtube.com/dev
So, absolutley, the tech is here and ready! Let's go free market! Let's get this show on the road!
Great point regarding "reality TV" as a precursor for "video blogs". I never thought of that, but it makes perfect sense.
However, the big question remains, how does YouTube intend to make money from all of this? Ads? Selling content (a la Google Video)?
As others have mentioned, the technology is easy, the hard part is a profitable logistics model that works.
I was working on a new cron tab the other day. It had been one of those 20-hour days, so I was already well-past "bobo mode" when I started. After a half an hour, I began to wonder where the hell all my confirmation emails were going....(er duh).
I wasn't "spamming", I was setting up on a new server and tired. Luckily, the default sendto was a null addy, but *what if*? What if one day I accidentally run a cron tab, and mail bomb the shit out of some poor shmoe?
Don't get me wrong: if I *did* ever do something so stupid, I would expect a civil lawsuit, and I would expect to lose. But is this really a criminal offense?
Only on slashdot does a quick "wish so-and-so a happy birfday" message get a reply like "no way- you spelled 'birthday' wrong. Sheesh.
Give 'em hell Taco- a whole MONTH of pro-M$ rants and DUPES of said rants. That'll learn 'em good.
I was initially pretty excited about this. In fact, I even posted in favor of Vonage above. However, ever actually *reading* the prospectus, this clearly ain't no GOOG. Yikes. Many a thanks to my fellow /.'s for forcing me to really think this one out.
I'm not saying I *won't* but the stock, mind you, only that it deserves more thought than IPO is teh w00t!! (guilty).
Of course, this entire ordeal had made me reconsider those commercials: "people do stupid things...woo woo, woo woo woo!"
(Excuse a two-faced bastard, but my sn *is* Zaphod after all.)
Here here!
As a loyal customer of Vonage, who has helped recruit a few of those "million strong" customers they are now bragging about, I feel its only fair.
A good start, and a nice ethical move in a place where ethics can be rare (Wall St).
I can certainly see why someone might feel this way.
But which is more dangerous: 1,000 inbred goons, or 1 really clever person with a grudge?
Intelligence is overrated in my opinion.
Sorry to interupt, but I have a quick question for God. Y'all seem pretty well connected. Could someone get me a phone number or email address or something?
Understood. But as others have mentioned, the *whole point* of this "open format" schtick is that Joe-hacker can go code something themselves- for free -rather than pay $70 for some bloatware or waiting 4 years for MS to get on the ball.
Having read through the first 30 comments, it looks pretty clear to all that this is a misunderstanding.
However, I expect I will see more "misunderstandings" as the mighty Vista continues to gather bad press. Is this intentional misinformation? Stupid people being too noisy? A typical case of "slow news day causes unnecessary problems"?
I will suggest that all pro-open format bloggers take a half an hour to write a short post explaining the difference between application and format. I suggest writing as clearly and non-geek as possible. Remember: if it cannot be understood by those great unwashed masses, it serves no purpose besides preaching to the choir.
In my experience, in the post-Google world, the best way to combat bad information is with VOLUMES and VOLUMES of good information.
Which is more dangerous:
Censorship in the Chinese system, under the control of a single government authority
-or-
Censorship in the USA, under the control of millions of competing interests?
I realize that what I am about to say sounds absurd. Please here me out before calling me a moron.
As geniuses, we all understand that everything in the media (including this website) is coming towards us at an angle. Everyone has an agenda to push, or something to sell. We attack everything with that desperate cynicism which makes us famous. However, it takes a lot of *work* to be so vigilant. When flipping between Lou Dobbs and Bill O'Reilly I have to think to myself: "ok, so this guy spins issue X for so-and-so pushing bill Y". I feel as though I should start either (a) ignoring the news or (b) keeping a scorecard.
Sometimes I almost wish I lived under a single form of propaganda. I may sound arrogant, but I have always had a knack for spotting "phoniness" wherever it may lie. At least in China I wouldn't have to remember 100's of agendas that I don't really care about anyway.
This is a hypothetical in regards to censorship/propaganda/media ethics. There is no valid comparisson between China and the USA. There is no valid comparisson between an unpopular President and a tyrannical dictatorship.
Hahaha. I'll drink to that. ;-)
For those new to this whole "BlueFrog" story, unsure who is the "good guy":
Pro:
Con:
It seems obvious the perp is an American.
Word 'round the campfire is this guy is a Russian.
For an American to be so arrogant about this ordeal is stupid to a point bordering insanity.
Mr. Spiderman, sir:
Huga fan of your work and movies.
I've been following your posts on the DDoS for the past few days, and I wanted to know if you worked for the company, or were simply a super-fan?
For sale: geniune piece of the great firewall of China.
Includes GENUINE certificate of authenticity.
You heard it here first.
Life is a trap, and we're all already stuck.
However, if your libertarian, republican, democratic or communist opinions serve to make the world a better place, I'm all for them.
America is an amalgamation of greatness.
"Computers may be twice as fast now as they were in 1973, but your average voter is still just as drunk and stupid as ever."
Joking aside, why is this news? Here, to save time I've got your next article right here:
Six things to do instead of reading this non-story
...eh, this ain't getting any funnier. Best stop with three.
For example: hitting my little brother got a swift reaction from my parents. I learned that I didn't want to get punished, so I stopped doing it. Playing it out in a game, I would get to see the emotional, long-term damage that it would cause -- I would better understand why it was a bad idea.
This certainly got me thinking- and I have come to agree with you. As a kid, I had a terrible habit of getting in trouble, simply to see what would happen (the classic "trouble child" syndrome). Perhaps if I had the Sims to torture, instead of real people, I might not have been punched in the mouth so often- and yet- might have still learned why its better to not be a total jerk.
The reason that the RIAA and the MPAA are so dangerous is...because of the truly bad law for which they've been largely responsible.
I agree 100%. Let me rephrase "point 2":
The USA (a 90% wonderful place) has quite a few "dumb laws" on the books- most put there by crooked goons with corrupt motives. However, we the people have *always* responded to these laws with passive resistance: we ignore them. See also:
Let them pass their laws. And let the people ignore them. Remember: they can't afford to keep ALL 300 MILLION of us in jail no matter how much money they print.
I first learned about BearShare and LimeWire aroud the same time. Mid-2000 if memory serves. Napster had recently "gone down" and I was still in the middle of my "wow- I missed 100's of years worth of awesome music" phase.
Ok, so here come the "RIAA is evil" rants. I can accept that (after all, this is /.). However, please consider:
One of the major anti-RIAA arguments around these parts is that they don't actually do anything to benefit anyone. I agree 100%. But that said, how can we cry over a company which made ad revenues based on pirated content? Scum versus scam: who cares who wins? We are the losers.
In six years, I could have downloaded more music than I will ever have the time to listen to. Long before BearShare went down, tons of new p2p services appeared. The RIAA can keep playing "whack-a-mole" for the next 100 years (and I'm sure they intend to) but "Joe User" will *still* be "illegally" downloading and sharing the "Black album" no matter how many times the drummer of Metallica cries about it.
Problem is- OSX is so damn great, I can't find any reason to bother now!
Bravo Mr. Jobs: that worked like a charm, didn't it?
Very true: the MacBookPro gets VERY warm, VERY quick. In fact, in all honesty, I have probably forfeited my ability to have children.
Worth it. Totally worth it.
Best. Laptop. Ever. And before anyone says "mac fanboy" (no contest) let me at least say that this is my first Apple since my IIe circa '85.