I already did. It's in my Axim X50v. Like someone else pointed out, the DRM wasn't exactly hyped in the advertising. In fact, this is the first hint I've heard of it. So far it doesn't restrict anything, but it would have been nice to be able to make an informed choice before dropping several hundred dollars on something that could possibly affect me. We'll see what happens.
"Show me where I can buy a new laptop with the Archos specs (30 GB, 802.11B, everything) that also has a TV input (can't be external, that'd make it useless) for $800."
OK, you got me on the TV input. Otherwise, Gateway is selling a Celeron-D 2.8MHz laptop crammed with shit for $650 after mail-in rebates. Add cardbus wifi from newegg for ~$25 (802.11g, even). Comes with a DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive.
Whenever a potential employer asks me something I don't know during an interview, I answer, "I haven't had [any/much/enough] exposure to that, but I'm very comfortable looking up information with google."
I don't know if Google would consider that flattery or just plain ass-kissery. In any event, I've never had to interview more than 3 times for any job. I don't know if I could handle 14.
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On the contrary, most hiring managers recommend this, on the theory that they'd rather you ask them to clarify so you can give the question some thought, instead of just spurting an obviously canned and pre-planned response.
No kidding. Remember that passage in the bible about the thief who made 1,000 copies of Noah's 2 camels, and distributed them to the rest of his warez pup group? I think the BSA smited him with a flood, but not before Jack Valenti sued him.
I realize you aren't necessarily arguing this point, but why should they be compensated at all? Let them go after copyright infringers directly, like every other corporation should, instead of making innocent users pay. I was under the impression that Germany--like America--was supposedly a capitalist society. Why then is Germany--like America--subsidizing corporations in a socialist manner?
No, because that would mean you, as a consumer, would be getting a fair deal from the corporations. Welcome to the wonderful world of lobbying and campaign contributions!
"you would have a difficult time trying to convince people that acting out that murder would be a fit subject for a video game."
The nice thing about America (where this game was released, IIRC, and feel free to punch me in the nuts if I'm wrong) is that you don't have to convince people. Not until Ashcroft's successor gets around to suspending the first amendment, anyway.
"There was a lot of concern in the '80s about this chasmic gulf in possible sentences. When two guys meet in prison for basically the same offense, and one guy is getting out in a year and the other is spending the rest of his life in prison, it leads to some very serious questions about the fairness of sentencing."
Current sentencing guidelines are a good start. Now we need comparitive sentencing guidelines. There's no way 15 years for copyright infringement can come anywhere near comparing to the 1-2 year sentences I see routinely handed out to people who beat their infants to death.
15 years because he theoretically cost some corporations some money? Last time I checked, I didn't see any prison sentences for the people running Enron, who didn't just cost Californian residents theoretical money. I'm not sure what America's justice system has, but it sure the fuck isn't justice.
Hundreds of Slashdot commentors didn't bother to read the fucking article.
"'Craigslist has created an extremely important and valuable marketplace, and perfectly illustrates the changing nature of the classified advertising industry,' Peter M. Zollman, founding principal of Classified Intelligence, said in a statement."
I don't see any "whining" from the media conglomerates here. To the contrary, it looks like the report argues for companies to adapt.
mIRC is shareware. I mean, *technically* you can use it free on a day-to-day basis, but those naggy splash screens after 30 days indicate it's not free.
Not to spam for speakeasy, but I had to counter Anon Coward with at least a semi-non-anon accounting of their service. I've had speakeasy for a couple of years now, and I'm very happy with their tech skills and customer service. In this area (Colorado), they apparently have to go through Covad for installations, and the only problem I've ever had was with the Covad people when Qwest kept not updating my new address in the vendor database. Covad refused to complete the circuit. Speakeasy's people went out of their way to help me get things resolved. Covad and Qwest's people suck.
At this point, the major labels could kill all future plans for DRM, expand fair use rights, and put a 5-year cap on copyright extension, and it wouldn't be enough to undo all the shit they've pulled. I no longer buy music on major labels, and I never will again. Bands that self-publish get my money. Bands I like who happen to be on major labels don't get a dime from me.
I'm a parent, and have been for about 16 months. And even the people without kids know what they're talking about re: "the TV isn't a fucking babysitter, and neither is the government."
If these idiotic Christian hate groups don't want their kids watching sleazy TV, they have several options. Forcing the FCC to censor the airwaves should not be one of them.
Also for the record, I think TV sucks. Therefore I don't generally watch it (aside from the occasional Family Guy rerun). I let my son watch Sesame Street because he doesn't SIT there the entire time with a blank stare on his face; he plays and does other things and occasionally glances at the screen or dances to some of the music. I have no vested interest in any of the shows these people are whining about. This is a matter of parenting, just like (gasp!) those childless "idiots" you're bitching about said.
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I already did. It's in my Axim X50v. Like someone else pointed out, the DRM wasn't exactly hyped in the advertising. In fact, this is the first hint I've heard of it. So far it doesn't restrict anything, but it would have been nice to be able to make an informed choice before dropping several hundred dollars on something that could possibly affect me. We'll see what happens.
"Show me where I can buy a new laptop with the Archos specs (30 GB, 802.11B, everything) that also has a TV input (can't be external, that'd make it useless) for $800."
OK, you got me on the TV input. Otherwise, Gateway is selling a Celeron-D 2.8MHz laptop crammed with shit for $650 after mail-in rebates. Add cardbus wifi from newegg for ~$25 (802.11g, even). Comes with a DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive.
I don't know...I tried some of that cream and I did indeed gain several inches temporarily, just as advertised!
Jesus, someone mod this back down.
Whenever a potential employer asks me something I don't know during an interview, I answer, "I haven't had [any/much/enough] exposure to that, but I'm very comfortable looking up information with google."
I don't know if Google would consider that flattery or just plain ass-kissery. In any event, I've never had to interview more than 3 times for any job. I don't know if I could handle 14.
On the contrary, most hiring managers recommend this, on the theory that they'd rather you ask them to clarify so you can give the question some thought, instead of just spurting an obviously canned and pre-planned response.
"just try getting on an airplane now without having to take your pants off and getting a free medical exam."
Don't laugh, that's the only option for the millions of us without health insurance.
Why, I had to hide my son in the carry-on luggage so we could get an x-ray of his leg and make sure it wasn't fractured after that nasty bike crash.
No kidding. Remember that passage in the bible about the thief who made 1,000 copies of Noah's 2 camels, and distributed them to the rest of his warez pup group? I think the BSA smited him with a flood, but not before Jack Valenti sued him.
I realize you aren't necessarily arguing this point, but why should they be compensated at all? Let them go after copyright infringers directly, like every other corporation should, instead of making innocent users pay. I was under the impression that Germany--like America--was supposedly a capitalist society. Why then is Germany--like America--subsidizing corporations in a socialist manner?
No, because that would mean you, as a consumer, would be getting a fair deal from the corporations. Welcome to the wonderful world of lobbying and campaign contributions!
"you would have a difficult time trying to convince people that acting out that murder would be a fit subject for a video game."
The nice thing about America (where this game was released, IIRC, and feel free to punch me in the nuts if I'm wrong) is that you don't have to convince people. Not until Ashcroft's successor gets around to suspending the first amendment, anyway.
It's called sarcasm.
...what?
If a tank is targeting you, you may not have to worry about your eyesight for very long.
Whoa, imagine a Beow...sorry.
"There was a lot of concern in the '80s about this chasmic gulf in possible sentences. When two guys meet in prison for basically the same offense, and one guy is getting out in a year and the other is spending the rest of his life in prison, it leads to some very serious questions about the fairness of sentencing."
Current sentencing guidelines are a good start. Now we need comparitive sentencing guidelines. There's no way 15 years for copyright infringement can come anywhere near comparing to the 1-2 year sentences I see routinely handed out to people who beat their infants to death.
15 years because he theoretically cost some corporations some money? Last time I checked, I didn't see any prison sentences for the people running Enron, who didn't just cost Californian residents theoretical money. I'm not sure what America's justice system has, but it sure the fuck isn't justice.
Hundreds of Slashdot commentors didn't bother to read the fucking article.
"'Craigslist has created an extremely important and valuable marketplace, and perfectly illustrates the changing nature of the classified advertising industry,' Peter M. Zollman, founding principal of Classified Intelligence, said in a statement."
I don't see any "whining" from the media conglomerates here. To the contrary, it looks like the report argues for companies to adapt.
mIRC is shareware. I mean, *technically* you can use it free on a day-to-day basis, but those naggy splash screens after 30 days indicate it's not free.
"Read your agreement with your ISP."
Read the words at the top of this page.
Not to spam for speakeasy, but I had to counter Anon Coward with at least a semi-non-anon accounting of their service. I've had speakeasy for a couple of years now, and I'm very happy with their tech skills and customer service. In this area (Colorado), they apparently have to go through Covad for installations, and the only problem I've ever had was with the Covad people when Qwest kept not updating my new address in the vendor database. Covad refused to complete the circuit. Speakeasy's people went out of their way to help me get things resolved. Covad and Qwest's people suck.
You must be. I mean, if anyone else had ever thought about it in the history of the site, I bet it would be in the FAQ or something.
"Microsoft does have one suggestion for those who cannot use the latest patches in Service Pack 2: buy a new personal computer"
I have a couple of suggestions for Microsoft.
Suck a dick.
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At this point, the major labels could kill all future plans for DRM, expand fair use rights, and put a 5-year cap on copyright extension, and it wouldn't be enough to undo all the shit they've pulled. I no longer buy music on major labels, and I never will again. Bands that self-publish get my money. Bands I like who happen to be on major labels don't get a dime from me.
I'm a parent, and have been for about 16 months. And even the people without kids know what they're talking about re: "the TV isn't a fucking babysitter, and neither is the government."
If these idiotic Christian hate groups don't want their kids watching sleazy TV, they have several options. Forcing the FCC to censor the airwaves should not be one of them.
Also for the record, I think TV sucks. Therefore I don't generally watch it (aside from the occasional Family Guy rerun). I let my son watch Sesame Street because he doesn't SIT there the entire time with a blank stare on his face; he plays and does other things and occasionally glances at the screen or dances to some of the music. I have no vested interest in any of the shows these people are whining about. This is a matter of parenting, just like (gasp!) those childless "idiots" you're bitching about said.