Depending on how they release the film, that may be an empty move on their part. Just because these guys are top-level talent doesn't necessarily mean they'll try to go to the theaters, after all.
Really what's amazing about this is that the MPAA thinks anyone cares about its opinion of fiber broadband, as if the the public is going to stop and think "gee, I guess I'll just have to wait for faster internet access while Hollywood develops better piracy controls".
See, that's the disturbing part. Even if no productive members of society care about its opinion, the government does (or at least its campaign contributions). Expect to see a bill authored by the MPAA, limiting the fiber optics system, sometime in the future.
How much does it cost stardock for you to go on thepiratebay and download one of their games, at no cost to them and without depleting their inventory?
Guys, can we stop reporting every inane troll we see? It's gotten to the point where even legitimate opposing viewpoints (I.E. not this one) are getting hidden because they state an unpopular opinion.
What you're referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called "Linux", and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project.
There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine's resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called "Linux" distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
I remember being younger and searching yard sales for cheap, large amounts of legos to build with, and it was always disappointing to see these boxes over half-filled with mega bloks. Most kids hate the way they feel, and in some ways I think their interoperability made them look more like a cheap lego knockoff than a real competitor.
I think in the sketchier parts of Mexico, a random shooting or mugging would be the least of someone's concerns, especially the president's daughter.
If it wasn't apparently a safe region, there's no way I (as the president, or the secret service, or anyone else who could make the decision) would have anyone related to a major political figure going down there, with or without protection. But since it's a safe region, the point is moot.
Only it didn't work, at least not how the MAFIAA wanted it to.
For them, "working" would be letting them voice their misguided, unsupported views without having to worry about interference or the other side questioning them and resenting actual facts. In that sense, IRC definitely didn't - and couldn't - work.
"...they know where to find the information they need and how to implement what they find."
"There is a need for a standardized something to put on ones resume in order to get an interview..."
The question here is whether these two goals are satisfied by universities, or only the second one. IE, whether they are more concerned with education or credentials.
For the most part, autodidacts can handle the first on their own, but once online learning can supply reliable credentials, the second will be in reach of a lot of people at a very low cost. We might even see big universities react the same way that Hollywood studios are reacting to this loss of control.
Re: Cool beans.
Depending on how they release the film, that may be an empty move on their part. Just because these guys are top-level talent doesn't necessarily mean they'll try to go to the theaters, after all.
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See, that's the disturbing part. Even if no productive members of society care about its opinion, the government does (or at least its campaign contributions). Expect to see a bill authored by the MPAA, limiting the fiber optics system, sometime in the future.
Wait a Minute
Is this the same rapporteur who resigned, or is it his replacement? Or was that other rapporteur someone else entirely?
Re: Dont be ignorant
...to absorb the revenue lost from piracy
How much does it cost stardock for you to go on thepiratebay and download one of their games, at no cost to them and without depleting their inventory?
Seriously
Guys, can we stop reporting every inane troll we see? It's gotten to the point where even legitimate opposing viewpoints (I.E. not this one) are getting hidden because they state an unpopular opinion.
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But then how will we get our liquids out of the grocery stores...
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If you have to ask, you probably are one.
I'd just like to interject.
What you're referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called "Linux", and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project.
There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine's resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called "Linux" distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
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That's a moot point really, since corn farmers couldn't be impartial jurors anyway: megaupload is destroying their jobs.
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I remember being younger and searching yard sales for cheap, large amounts of legos to build with, and it was always disappointing to see these boxes over half-filled with mega bloks. Most kids hate the way they feel, and in some ways I think their interoperability made them look more like a cheap lego knockoff than a real competitor.
Re: Elsewhere
That was my reaction as well; I'm surprised Mike didn't mention it.
Just because the legislation is a good idea doesn't mean Wyden should get away with sneaking it into a bill where it doesn't belong.
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I think in the sketchier parts of Mexico, a random shooting or mugging would be the least of someone's concerns, especially the president's daughter.
If it wasn't apparently a safe region, there's no way I (as the president, or the secret service, or anyone else who could make the decision) would have anyone related to a major political figure going down there, with or without protection. But since it's a safe region, the point is moot.
Re: Re: Re: It's not hogwash
And Weird Harold
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The first time I ever visited techdirt was in January of 2008 in a high school computer class.
Those were the days, when angry dude and Weird Harold were the reigning trolls...
How about a Story?
Mike, will you be doing a full article on Google's new privacy policy? I'd be interested to hear exactly what you think of it.
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One more time, with feeling:
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Only it didn't work, at least not how the MAFIAA wanted it to.
For them, "working" would be letting them voice their misguided, unsupported views without having to worry about interference or the other side questioning them and resenting actual facts. In that sense, IRC definitely didn't - and couldn't - work.
Re: Re: Gee... anything else you'd like with your plate of everything?
You're right, congress members aren't Obama's cronies.
Both congress and Obama are the corporations' cronies.
But...But...$100 Million Movie!
But how can I /make/ a $100 million movie and have a \profit\ on it? That's the problem with your \new\ /business/ \model\ /idea/.
I never thought I'd miss OOTB...
Re: (as Matt Tate)
The question here is whether these two goals are satisfied by universities, or only the second one. IE, whether they are more concerned with education or credentials.
For the most part, autodidacts can handle the first on their own, but once online learning can supply reliable credentials, the second will be in reach of a lot of people at a very low cost. We might even see big universities react the same way that Hollywood studios are reacting to this loss of control.