e.g.: A guy who can't get out of a wheelchair telling everyone the we need to go into space.
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I'm only kidding. I think Hawking is one of the greatest minds of our time. If he says we need to take valiant steps to colonize then we need to do it.
Is Google even trying to keep secret their intentions to create an OS independent computing platform. I imagine their end goal is a Google OS appliance, perhaps even being touted as being "OS free."
"Are there any 'honest' places to work any more (where promotions/awards are based on work preformed and bureaucracy, and politics aren't encouraged to supplant the 'mission)."
Sure... but you'll have to start your own company.
"Lots of people got sued by the RIAA but I never had a problem finding any song I was looking for. Soulseek still worked as well as ever... These limits haven't stopped me from pirating music, they've just frustrated me and made me consider devices from other companies that don't have the same limitations... As it is I download my shows the day after they air and I never see any commercials plus I get the widescreen versions even though I don't have an hdtv."
Are you Gary Traffanstedt (gary@ezawaj.com). Calistoga Jr Sr High School class of 1996 in Calistoga, California?
I'm holding out for Acer's 40" laptop with 5 HDDs and 3 Multi-Super-Duper Drives, 2 full size keyboards w/number pads, TV-Tuner w/ built-in staelittle reciever, 3.5" & 5.25" floppy drives and a chached copy of the entire internet on an internal Flash Drive.
Seriously, Acer's notebook construction is so poor that I guess they need to make waves by making larger and more obscene laptops.
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This is true, but couldn't another port could be used. My school blocked AIM too.
They first had a program that ran in the background that quit any unauthorized apps. The 1st solution was to turn off the program squashing app. Then they made Task Manager unavailable. The solution was to change the application name. Then they kept you from access Program Files and DLing software. The solution was to use AIM Express from aim.com. Then they blocked aim.com. The solution was to use aim.co.uk.
My point is that there is usually a way around it, to an extent. If they tried to block VoIP software from functioning in order to force their proprietary expensive phone service as hard my school tried to block AIM use they would be the focus of some serious anti-trust, so I don't think it would happen.
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Skype is the first one that comes to mind. In fact, a hardcore business traveler wouldn't scoff at Nokia's $300+ cost for the 802.11 Wi-FI SKype phone. I, for one, can't wait until this goes from being a luxury service, to a standard one.
Apple is really trying to increase their user base and I beleive that about half of the new Macs purchsaed are from first time Mac customers. The average Windows user knows that there system will never be as fast as it is "out of the box" (To the Windows geeks: I said "average... user", so please, there is no need to comment how you hacked the registry, overclocked the CPU, removed unneeded sofware, etc.:-D). Soptlight is one of the best features with OSX Tiger, but I can certainly see the average new Mac user's first impression is that their system is extremely slow and not worth the cost. I wonder if Apple has taken that into consideration?
I was going to make the same statement, so instead, i'll just concur with your point about Spotlight indexing. I really think Apple should make an on-screen notice to inform users of this fact.
That being said, 512MB RAM w/ an Intel 950 chipset is quite low for OSX or WinXP.
Foolish huh? Just because iTunes, and the iPod, are dominating the scene does not mean they will always continue to do so. No one has a golden streak forever. Feature for feature iPod's can't compete with some of Creative and iRiver's offerings, particuarly on price point. What keeps Apple going, much like its computers division, is a marketing schtick. When that falls by the wayside, and it will, we will see a much more balanced mp3 player market.
That sounds like a possibility, but you are making claims for a very long way into the future. The momentum alone will keep iTunes and iPod popular for a long time to come. Look at IBM and Micosoft as valid tech examples. However, I was under teh impression we were talking about the present reality of things, not some far reaching "what if" fantasy of yours.
No its not. You have the ability to burn CD's, yes, but you do not have the ability to rip them (legally anyways). The fact that its easy enough to do, and that Apple looks the other way, does not make it legal, just makes it easily circumvented. The fact that iTunes has a more lenient DRM scheme does not mean its the ultimate in freedom.
Wow, you are all over the place with that paragraph. I'll do my best to answer despite the inherint doubletalk.
1) Yes, Apple went to a lot of trouble to comprise between keeping their products safe while also allowing for customers freedom. This resulted in the slow Protected AAC to CDA format/media change. Do you rally think you are allowed to copy to a CD but then can't copy them back in case of a HDD failure?
2) Apple doesnt look the other way, it's a part of their software and each purchased song is limited to a certain number of CD copys (I belive it used to be 3 and now it is 5, but I'm not sure).
3) Who said that iTunes DRM was ultimate freedom?
Oh please. We all know what multiplatform means, and it means alot more than two. Video Lan, for instance, is a multiplatform player, because it can run on not only Windows (including CE versions) and Mac OS X, but Linux, a couple of the BSD's, and even BeOS and Zaurus. THAT'S multiplatform. About the only thing it lacks is a port to AmigaOS! iTunes is NOT multiplatform. It's a Windows/Mac application.
Are you really so ignorant not to look up "multi-"? Okay, Well I'll save you the trouble and post it for you. This is directly from the American Heritage Dictionary.
multi-:: combining form more than one; many, esp. variegated : multicolor | multicultural ORIGIN from Latin multus 'much, many.'
As a point of reference, attempting to define a word with examples is never considered a smart move when try to prove a point.
- If ITunes does close up shop (though you are foolish to even think that is in the realm of possibilities with it's 1billion plus downloads) then there would be no reason for Apple to hid it's protection, and surely programs like JHymn would no longer have to keep fighting to stay ahead of Apple's protection policy.
- Of course it's a plus for ITunes over Urge. Are you actually saying the inability to copy and format change your music is somehow a good thing? No one is saying you get the freedom that you would with the store bought CD, but let me remind you that the major music labels vigorously tried to keep the customer from copying from CDs too (hence their initial relunctance with iTunes). They failed, but that doesn't mean it's still not illegal, according to the RIAA. At least with iTunes the ability to copy and change format is completely legal.
- Find me a dictionary that doesn't list a defintion for "multi-" as "more than one.
No, it has not been broken. But there are some major differnces between Urge and the iTunes Music Store.
1) You own your iTunes songs.
2) They will never expire and stop working.
3) You can transfer them to CDs (then copy them back as unprotected MP3s if you'd like)
4) You can play, copy and share your music across multiple computers.
5) iTunes is a multiplatform application.
This isn't the first time China has taken this strategy. The last time they built a wall they were nvaded by the Mongol Hordes. There is no way China's firewall is any match for a planet of computer geeks.
Smart, yes,; but way too late. TV station could have been generating finds from advertising dollars for years now by allowing streaming. The future of TV is streaming television. It's too bad that marketing execs think they can strong arm their customers while new technologies out wit them at every turn. When will they learn?
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I can't wait until Vista is released, because at that time Apple will release OS X 10.5 Leopard.
e.g.: A guy who can't get out of a wheelchair telling everyone the we need to go into space.
- - - - -
I'm only kidding. I think Hawking is one of the greatest minds of our time. If he says we need to take valiant steps to colonize then we need to do it.
Is Google even trying to keep secret their intentions to create an OS independent computing platform. I imagine their end goal is a Google OS appliance, perhaps even being touted as being "OS free."
"Are there any 'honest' places to work any more (where promotions/awards are based on work preformed and bureaucracy, and politics aren't encouraged to supplant the 'mission)." Sure... but you'll have to start your own company.
In fact, the elevator uses Windows Vista. You have to confirm your desire to exit the elevator 7x before it finally lets you out.
[7 steps to deleting shortcut in Vista]
I'm holding out for Acer's 40" laptop with 5 HDDs and 3 Multi-Super-Duper Drives, 2 full size keyboards w/number pads, TV-Tuner w/ built-in staelittle reciever, 3.5" & 5.25" floppy drives and a chached copy of the entire internet on an internal Flash Drive. Seriously, Acer's notebook construction is so poor that I guess they need to make waves by making larger and more obscene laptops.
This is true, but couldn't another port could be used. My school blocked AIM too.
They first had a program that ran in the background that quit any unauthorized apps. The 1st solution was to turn off the program squashing app.
Then they made Task Manager unavailable. The solution was to change the application name.
Then they kept you from access Program Files and DLing software. The solution was to use AIM Express from aim.com.
Then they blocked aim.com. The solution was to use aim.co.uk.
My point is that there is usually a way around it, to an extent. If they tried to block VoIP software from functioning in order to force their proprietary expensive phone service as hard my school tried to block AIM use they would be the focus of some serious anti-trust, so I don't think it would happen.
Skype is the first one that comes to mind. In fact, a hardcore business traveler wouldn't scoff at Nokia's $300+ cost for the 802.11 Wi-FI SKype phone. I, for one, can't wait until this goes from being a luxury service, to a standard one.
At least they waited until after all the season finales before raiding.
Excellent! I didn't know that. Thanks.
... user", so please, there is no need to comment how you hacked the registry, overclocked the CPU, removed unneeded sofware, etc. :-D). Soptlight is one of the best features with OSX Tiger, but I can certainly see the average new Mac user's first impression is that their system is extremely slow and not worth the cost. I wonder if Apple has taken that into consideration?
Apple is really trying to increase their user base and I beleive that about half of the new Macs purchsaed are from first time Mac customers. The average Windows user knows that there system will never be as fast as it is "out of the box" (To the Windows geeks: I said "average
I was going to make the same statement, so instead, i'll just concur with your point about Spotlight indexing. I really think Apple should make an on-screen notice to inform users of this fact. That being said, 512MB RAM w/ an Intel 950 chipset is quite low for OSX or WinXP.
Wow, you are all over the place with that paragraph. I'll do my best to answer despite the inherint doubletalk. 1) Yes, Apple went to a lot of trouble to comprise between keeping their products safe while also allowing for customers freedom. This resulted in the slow Protected AAC to CDA format/media change. Do you rally think you are allowed to copy to a CD but then can't copy them back in case of a HDD failure? 2) Apple doesnt look the other way, it's a part of their software and each purchased song is limited to a certain number of CD copys (I belive it used to be 3 and now it is 5, but I'm not sure). 3) Who said that iTunes DRM was ultimate freedom?
Are you really so ignorant not to look up "multi-"? Okay, Well I'll save you the trouble and post it for you. This is directly from the American Heritage Dictionary. As a point of reference, attempting to define a word with examples is never considered a smart move when try to prove a point.
- If ITunes does close up shop (though you are foolish to even think that is in the realm of possibilities with it's 1billion plus downloads) then there would be no reason for Apple to hid it's protection, and surely programs like JHymn would no longer have to keep fighting to stay ahead of Apple's protection policy.
- Of course it's a plus for ITunes over Urge. Are you actually saying the inability to copy and format change your music is somehow a good thing? No one is saying you get the freedom that you would with the store bought CD, but let me remind you that the major music labels vigorously tried to keep the customer from copying from CDs too (hence their initial relunctance with iTunes). They failed, but that doesn't mean it's still not illegal, according to the RIAA. At least with iTunes the ability to copy and change format is completely legal.
- Find me a dictionary that doesn't list a defintion for "multi-" as "more than one.
No, it has not been broken. But there are some major differnces between Urge and the iTunes Music Store. 1) You own your iTunes songs. 2) They will never expire and stop working. 3) You can transfer them to CDs (then copy them back as unprotected MP3s if you'd like) 4) You can play, copy and share your music across multiple computers. 5) iTunes is a multiplatform application.
This worms only works with Yahoo Messenger.
...and for that extra $200 you also get built in DRM.
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This isn't the first time China has taken this strategy. The last time they built a wall they were nvaded by the Mongol Hordes. There is no way China's firewall is any match for a planet of computer geeks.
Smart, yes,; but way too late. TV station could have been generating finds from advertising dollars for years now by allowing streaming. The future of TV is streaming television. It's too bad that marketing execs think they can strong arm their customers while new technologies out wit them at every turn. When will they learn?