It's because it's a great example of how the government is pouring tons of money into things like homeland security and yet it's (obviously) not going where it needs to.
The problem, in my opinion, is not really lack of funding on homeland security, it's just not really being put in the right places.
What's so horrible about tabs that will destroy the future for composers and songwriters? Is an imposter band gonna spring up and take their places? What the hell are they afraid of?
It's just another silly ipod accessory. As much as I love my ipod nano, I wouldn't be caught dead with an umbrella with which to control it. Can we just quit the stupid accessories already and put that energy into improving battery life or something? Jeez.
They're just causing more glitches in the matrix. Great job drawing attention to yourselves, retards. It's almost as if you want the agents to kill you.
You have to keep in mind that research, by itself, is not profitable. Think about it this way: you own a company that sells crude oil. You know that in quite a bit of time that the oil reserves will be depleted. Now, you could continue selling that oil that you already know exists and you know where it is, all you have to do is pull it out of the ground and sell. Or, you could put tons of money into research for something that is already being researched elsewhere, and when/if you find something big, you'll probably find some reason to share it with everyone else anyway.
The next-gen systems require publishers to place very large bets with each title. This will mean decreased risk taking and just regurgitated sequels of big brand franchises. How many publishers will take risks with multiplatform original IP?
This article makes it sound like they've been thinking about only the Xbox 360 and the PS3. This was exactly what the Nintendo Wii is doing differently, and has been since the Nintendo DS. The entire platform is a risk, but they seem to be making innovations we haven't seen the likes of since the NES. Nintendo is already making a huge leap.
If this was posted in the last generation of video game systems, I'd probably agree, but not with the Wii just around the corner...
Why would they need a supercomputer for designing her bra? If they managed to design her breasts without a supercomputer, they certainly don't need one for her bra.
I don't agree with the principle, I mean I certainly believe it's an invasion of privacy. But there's still always a way around it. It's pretty simple: password protect your phone. I think all cell phones have it nowadays.
Hmm, why does this sound so familiar..? Oh right, it's because it's just another forum based around politics with a wiki-based software and format. And it happens to be run by Jimmy Wales.
As much as I respect Wales and Wikipedia, I don't really think that this is truly much to shout about. It's just another forum.
I really can't say it gave all that much new information, but he definitely made some points. DRM, in any shape or form, is essentially incompatible with the idea of Free Software. When your goal is to restrict the public, there's really no room for compromise. Richard Stallman = smart man.
I can say from personal experience that online friends can be just as close as ones you know personally.
Having said that, there is still a major difference between online and offline friends. You certainly can't go without offline friends and life your life on the internet. Also, it always makes your relationship closer to know the friend personally. But the internet is certainly not to blame for peoples' inability to get close to one another. It just gives another outlet.
Did we completely forget the point of the Moscow Treaty? We're trying to REDUCE the number of nukes, and get rid of them as much as possible. The last thing we need for peace is to bring attention to nukes again. When will it stop?
Finally. This should have been created a long time ago. Independent software companies have it really hard; it's difficult to compete with the big corporations, who have enough money to control the market through advertising and teaming with other companies to monopolize. This should be a good start at fighting back.
Personally, I think this was a pretty good settlement. $11,000 per violation isn't really all that much, but something that might be a good idea to consider: it's for their own good.
According to the article, Take-Two claims to have lost $24.5 million due to the scandal (and having most stores take it off the shelf while they wait for the re-rating). The people programming the game might not even know this. But they will undoubtedly know about the fine, so... they will probably make more of a point to let everyone know.
I'm not saying that the line the government has drawn has already been crossed; you misunderstand. I'm saying once they see what's happening and that progress is being made, a line is going to be made. The government is going to have to step in one way or another, the question here is more, what side will they take? That will depend on the next election, among other things.
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Why did he have to post all the information! I'LL NEVER WORK IN SEATTLE AGAIN :(
Thanks a lot Jason, you jerk
It's because it's a great example of how the government is pouring tons of money into things like homeland security and yet it's (obviously) not going where it needs to.
The problem, in my opinion, is not really lack of funding on homeland security, it's just not really being put in the right places.
How to render the Segway obsolete...
BAM! Third wheel.
What's so horrible about tabs that will destroy the future for composers and songwriters? Is an imposter band gonna spring up and take their places? What the hell are they afraid of?
It's just another silly ipod accessory. As much as I love my ipod nano, I wouldn't be caught dead with an umbrella with which to control it. Can we just quit the stupid accessories already and put that energy into improving battery life or something? Jeez.
IT'S GO TIME BABY!
and I'm a gameaholic.
They're just causing more glitches in the matrix. Great job drawing attention to yourselves, retards. It's almost as if you want the agents to kill you.
You have to keep in mind that research, by itself, is not profitable. Think about it this way: you own a company that sells crude oil. You know that in quite a bit of time that the oil reserves will be depleted. Now, you could continue selling that oil that you already know exists and you know where it is, all you have to do is pull it out of the ground and sell. Or, you could put tons of money into research for something that is already being researched elsewhere, and when/if you find something big, you'll probably find some reason to share it with everyone else anyway.
Worth it? I don't think so.
Since when has the US government been bound by its constitution? Patriot Act, anyone?
In other news, the UK government is proposing that acquitted bank robbers be banned from banks.
The internet: the only place where you can change your penis size.
If this was posted in the last generation of video game systems, I'd probably agree, but not with the Wii just around the corner...
"School's out. No kidding those jobless high school oddballs are buying games."
You do realize that there is a summer vacation every year, right? The article is comparing this june to last june.
Why would they need a supercomputer for designing her bra? If they managed to design her breasts without a supercomputer, they certainly don't need one for her bra.
I don't agree with the principle, I mean I certainly believe it's an invasion of privacy. But there's still always a way around it. It's pretty simple: password protect your phone. I think all cell phones have it nowadays.
Hmm, why does this sound so familiar..? Oh right, it's because it's just another forum based around politics with a wiki-based software and format. And it happens to be run by Jimmy Wales.
As much as I respect Wales and Wikipedia, I don't really think that this is truly much to shout about. It's just another forum.
I really can't say it gave all that much new information, but he definitely made some points. DRM, in any shape or form, is essentially incompatible with the idea of Free Software. When your goal is to restrict the public, there's really no room for compromise. Richard Stallman = smart man.
I can say from personal experience that online friends can be just as close as ones you know personally.
Having said that, there is still a major difference between online and offline friends. You certainly can't go without offline friends and life your life on the internet. Also, it always makes your relationship closer to know the friend personally. But the internet is certainly not to blame for peoples' inability to get close to one another. It just gives another outlet.
Okay, so because a theory (or more an idea or almost a philosiphy) cannot be disproven, it becomes a disaster for modern science?
I suppose we should stop looking for what started the universe, since we can't disprove the existance of God or anything. What a load of BS.
Did we completely forget the point of the Moscow Treaty? We're trying to REDUCE the number of nukes, and get rid of them as much as possible. The last thing we need for peace is to bring attention to nukes again. When will it stop?
Finally. This should have been created a long time ago. Independent software companies have it really hard; it's difficult to compete with the big corporations, who have enough money to control the market through advertising and teaming with other companies to monopolize. This should be a good start at fighting back.
Good idea, I think.
VMWare is pretty disgusting. I wouldn't eat anything with that many bugs in it...
Personally, I think this was a pretty good settlement. $11,000 per violation isn't really all that much, but something that might be a good idea to consider: it's for their own good.
According to the article, Take-Two claims to have lost $24.5 million due to the scandal (and having most stores take it off the shelf while they wait for the re-rating). The people programming the game might not even know this. But they will undoubtedly know about the fine, so... they will probably make more of a point to let everyone know.
Of course, that's just my take.
I'm not saying that the line the government has drawn has already been crossed; you misunderstand. I'm saying once they see what's happening and that progress is being made, a line is going to be made. The government is going to have to step in one way or another, the question here is more, what side will they take? That will depend on the next election, among other things.