matticus008
Oct 25, 07:01 PM
I'm in favour of this move. CDs were great (along with cassette tapes and LPs) because you could play them in any CD player and you could buy the CDs themselves from any shop. For some odd reason we don't get this with MP3 players and I do think that's anti-competitive. If I want to move to a different MP3 player or buy my music from another store to use on my iPod then that should be my choice and Apple should have to accept that.
This has not really been the case, though. When VHS was replaced by DVD, you didn't get the new media for free. Being locked into a particular platform occurs all the time--toner cartridges for printers aren't standardized, for example. I can't use Comcast's on demand to buy programs, then switch to DirecTV and have them transferred. When I buy the latest video game, it doesn't come packaged with PS2, PC, Mac, and XBOX versions.
See the theme? If you choose a limited hardware platform, you must accept the constraints of that platform. CDs are universal because the standard was universal (Sony, Philips, etc. formed a consortium from the get-go)--multiple manufacturers make CD players. Here, the content is the same but the packaging is different--cassette, CD, M4A. Only Apple makes M4A players.
By purchasing a song from iTunes, you are receiving the file with limitations. The reason for the price is bundling. If you want a product with no restrictions, which you want to use to the fullest extent of fair use (or beyond, if you so choose), you have to look elsewhere. You're not being denied fair use when you rent a movie on VHS for $2 when the DVD rental is $4...and you don't get to rent the VHS, then make a DVD just to save $2. Likewise, you're not paying for an unrestricted copy of the song on iTunes, and you aren't entitled to treat it as such using "fair use" as an excuse.
If you want unencumbered music, pay for the CD. If you want instant gratification and a lower price, then be an adult and accept the DRM. The option you want is out there and legally available--it's just that CDs are a "bad value." Likewise, iTunes tracks are probably a "bad value" to many people who think 99 cents should entitle them to DRM-free files. Should DRMed digital files be cheaper? I think so. But that's no excuse to go beyond the clear and publicized terms of my payment.
I don't want to have to re-purchase my iTunes music that I have bought. If DVD Jon has a way to allow reasonable consumer choice then FairPlay to him.
Nobody wants to buy things twice, but that's no excuse. I have piles of spare tools that fit cars I no longer own; toner cartridges for printers I no longer own; memory cards for cameras I no longer own; and floppy disks for computers I no longer own. Each time I switch companies, I have to deal with the consequences of my prior purchases.
This has not really been the case, though. When VHS was replaced by DVD, you didn't get the new media for free. Being locked into a particular platform occurs all the time--toner cartridges for printers aren't standardized, for example. I can't use Comcast's on demand to buy programs, then switch to DirecTV and have them transferred. When I buy the latest video game, it doesn't come packaged with PS2, PC, Mac, and XBOX versions.
See the theme? If you choose a limited hardware platform, you must accept the constraints of that platform. CDs are universal because the standard was universal (Sony, Philips, etc. formed a consortium from the get-go)--multiple manufacturers make CD players. Here, the content is the same but the packaging is different--cassette, CD, M4A. Only Apple makes M4A players.
By purchasing a song from iTunes, you are receiving the file with limitations. The reason for the price is bundling. If you want a product with no restrictions, which you want to use to the fullest extent of fair use (or beyond, if you so choose), you have to look elsewhere. You're not being denied fair use when you rent a movie on VHS for $2 when the DVD rental is $4...and you don't get to rent the VHS, then make a DVD just to save $2. Likewise, you're not paying for an unrestricted copy of the song on iTunes, and you aren't entitled to treat it as such using "fair use" as an excuse.
If you want unencumbered music, pay for the CD. If you want instant gratification and a lower price, then be an adult and accept the DRM. The option you want is out there and legally available--it's just that CDs are a "bad value." Likewise, iTunes tracks are probably a "bad value" to many people who think 99 cents should entitle them to DRM-free files. Should DRMed digital files be cheaper? I think so. But that's no excuse to go beyond the clear and publicized terms of my payment.
I don't want to have to re-purchase my iTunes music that I have bought. If DVD Jon has a way to allow reasonable consumer choice then FairPlay to him.
Nobody wants to buy things twice, but that's no excuse. I have piles of spare tools that fit cars I no longer own; toner cartridges for printers I no longer own; memory cards for cameras I no longer own; and floppy disks for computers I no longer own. Each time I switch companies, I have to deal with the consequences of my prior purchases.
nagromme
Apr 4, 04:38 PM
An Air is the only laptop I’ll ever buy!
I still have the very 1st-gen (before SSD was economical so I have a plain HD) but it’s enough to run my business off of and do some pretty heavy tasks (Photoshop, Flash, 3D gaming at low detail). The latest models would be just awesome... but I’m waiting for Sandy Bridge before I upgrade.
If someone asked me what computer to get, and I wasn’t allowed to know anything about them, I’d default to recommending a base MacBook Air 11” with 4GB RAM. (Or maybe the 128 SSD, but few people outside of tech forums need more than 64 GB storage so frequently that it can’t be external or wireless. Everyone who can afford a Time Capsule should probably have one!)
Then I’d recommend that if they want a bigger screen, add get a cheap Dell 20-something-inch display and a mouse/keyboard, giving them a desktop experience. Until it’s time to leave the house, when that ultra-compact size is great.
I would generally not recommend the DVD drive. Most people have a DVD player already, and I for one have never needed to pay for a DVD drive in three years with my Air. I do occasionally use Air Disc, though. For free! So I suggest people wait and not get the DVD drive until/unless they need it. (Maybe for re-installing the OS after a catastrophe, if they have no access to another machine with a DVD.)
I still have the very 1st-gen (before SSD was economical so I have a plain HD) but it’s enough to run my business off of and do some pretty heavy tasks (Photoshop, Flash, 3D gaming at low detail). The latest models would be just awesome... but I’m waiting for Sandy Bridge before I upgrade.
If someone asked me what computer to get, and I wasn’t allowed to know anything about them, I’d default to recommending a base MacBook Air 11” with 4GB RAM. (Or maybe the 128 SSD, but few people outside of tech forums need more than 64 GB storage so frequently that it can’t be external or wireless. Everyone who can afford a Time Capsule should probably have one!)
Then I’d recommend that if they want a bigger screen, add get a cheap Dell 20-something-inch display and a mouse/keyboard, giving them a desktop experience. Until it’s time to leave the house, when that ultra-compact size is great.
I would generally not recommend the DVD drive. Most people have a DVD player already, and I for one have never needed to pay for a DVD drive in three years with my Air. I do occasionally use Air Disc, though. For free! So I suggest people wait and not get the DVD drive until/unless they need it. (Maybe for re-installing the OS after a catastrophe, if they have no access to another machine with a DVD.)
miketcool
Oct 4, 03:42 PM
ive been saying it for awhile now, but my prediction is an apple phone with google. wap is complicated, open the phone to the internet!
kgarner
Oct 10, 05:01 PM
google for Gallery or Coppermine (sorry, no time to get the links right now). Those are pretty popular packages and will fit your criteria fairly well. Haven't used either myself,but have looked at them in the past and they seemed pretty full-featured.
mkrishnan
Jan 24, 02:04 PM
Sorry -- *APPLE*-shift-delete. I'm still carrying around Windows remnants too, so I always seem to confuse Apple and Option when I write them out. ;)
The date deleted part is a good point. And I don't have an answer for that. :(
The date deleted part is a good point. And I don't have an answer for that. :(
Sabenth
Jan 5, 10:58 PM
dont know too muc about it Mud ill see what the deal is with it
Nichod
May 20, 09:39 PM
I'm interested. How is the battery life?
loft3
Jan 16, 07:50 AM
Does anyone know if Intuit showed up at this MacWorld? They still haven't announced Quiken 2008 for Mac.....
brolfsen
Apr 19, 11:33 PM
I like the way the TrimSleeve looks and I like how it has the "easy pull out tab" thing but I don't like how leaves some of the MBA exposed. Also I need a case right away because I take my MBA to class everyday so I went ahead and bought the Pixelsleeve from Amazon today. I had a $10 credit so I only paid $22 after 1 day shipping. It'll be here tomorrow, I'm looking forward to seeing how it is. I'll post pics and impressions when it comes tomorrow.
whocares
Sep 30, 10:38 AM
I need to beef up my Javascript skills (just realized how usefull it can be :) ).
Does anyone here know of some good web resource on javascript (language reference, list of functions, etc)?
Cheers,
D.
Does anyone here know of some good web resource on javascript (language reference, list of functions, etc)?
Cheers,
D.
Polymira
Apr 15, 03:38 PM
So considering I will be attempting to buy an iPad 2 tomorrow (standing in line in the morning @ an apple store), will tomorrow be to late?
dylanursula
Apr 26, 09:04 AM
No, comex did it, so its possible. As said a million times before, he has not released it because it contains proprietary code which he does not own, and it as of now it does not work on other than 4.3 (one of the multiple exploites he used was patched).
Im hoping that d0nfyxn's jailbreak is real, allthough its probably fake, i think its our best chance at a jailbreak within a month.
With Comex no linger working on the ipad2 JB looks like d0fxyn is the only hope at this point. Wow, not sure why but didn't think it would be this sure when I bought my ipad2.
Im hoping that d0nfyxn's jailbreak is real, allthough its probably fake, i think its our best chance at a jailbreak within a month.
With Comex no linger working on the ipad2 JB looks like d0fxyn is the only hope at this point. Wow, not sure why but didn't think it would be this sure when I bought my ipad2.
jbromer
Apr 18, 10:45 AM
Hi again :)
Now I'm looking for some cases for my iPhones (3GS and 4), and I was thinking to buy these cases (Feather cases by Incipio):
http://www.myincipio.com/iPhone-4-Cases-Accessories/Incipio-iPhone-4-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
http://www.myincipio.com/iPhone-3G-3GS-Cases-Accessories/Incipio-iPhone-3G-3GS-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
But I'd like to know if these cases are really good.
I've been searching through other pages but Incipio is one of the pages who takes less for shipping them + 3GS case has 50% of discount.
Also I was thinking about buying Zagg's screen protectors for 3GS and 4.
Is this a good deal?
Thanks in advance ;)
I like the Feather a lot, used it for both the 3G and the 4. It is IMO, one of the best Snap-type cases, and adds almost no bulk. But it really has very minimal protection, so if that is a concern, look elsewhere. The screen protectors it comes with are crap - they never stick around the edges. Can't really comment on Zagg though.
I would order through amazon if you do buy it. You can find them there for $12-15, and likely with free shipping/no tax.
Now I'm looking for some cases for my iPhones (3GS and 4), and I was thinking to buy these cases (Feather cases by Incipio):
http://www.myincipio.com/iPhone-4-Cases-Accessories/Incipio-iPhone-4-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
http://www.myincipio.com/iPhone-3G-3GS-Cases-Accessories/Incipio-iPhone-3G-3GS-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
But I'd like to know if these cases are really good.
I've been searching through other pages but Incipio is one of the pages who takes less for shipping them + 3GS case has 50% of discount.
Also I was thinking about buying Zagg's screen protectors for 3GS and 4.
Is this a good deal?
Thanks in advance ;)
I like the Feather a lot, used it for both the 3G and the 4. It is IMO, one of the best Snap-type cases, and adds almost no bulk. But it really has very minimal protection, so if that is a concern, look elsewhere. The screen protectors it comes with are crap - they never stick around the edges. Can't really comment on Zagg though.
I would order through amazon if you do buy it. You can find them there for $12-15, and likely with free shipping/no tax.
jake4ever
Apr 2, 12:07 PM
Thanks for the advice!
nippyjun
Apr 18, 02:51 PM
I tried a different cable, firmware, format type to no avail.
I have a new one on order from staples. :o
I have a new one on order from staples. :o
themadchemist
Aug 15, 04:08 PM
it almost looks like a flower to me...I was torn between fire and flower when I first saw it.
I guess that just kind of describes people's love-hate relationship with XP.
I guess that just kind of describes people's love-hate relationship with XP.
hardhatmac
Mar 11, 03:00 PM
Dang. I need to pick up my Macbook pro that's back from repairs today.
Hopefully I don't have to wait in line.
Hopefully I don't have to wait in line.
Macmaniac
Dec 31, 07:46 AM
Cool, a redesign is always good! Just in time for new Macs;)
John444
Feb 10, 08:33 PM
That is the correct HTML. Make sure you're saving as plain text. If you happen to be using TextEdit, you can do so from the Format menu.
Ok I will do that (mine was saved as rich text format, so now I changed it .txt). I knew that was the correct tag, but when I open in in the browser, I cannot submit a comment. Any idea why?
Ok I will do that (mine was saved as rich text format, so now I changed it .txt). I knew that was the correct tag, but when I open in in the browser, I cannot submit a comment. Any idea why?
MacMadeInHeaven
Apr 1, 08:04 AM
Why you ignore my post you wankers!!!!?:mad:
BenK01
Oct 25, 11:20 AM
Yes.
Yes, as long as it's a real CD and not one of those wacky not-really-CD things with bizarre copy protect schemes. Even most of those can be brought into an iPod, though.
Thanks.
Yes, as long as it's a real CD and not one of those wacky not-really-CD things with bizarre copy protect schemes. Even most of those can be brought into an iPod, though.
Thanks.
elias
Sep 2, 08:45 AM
well i found the forums helpful
i think everything speaks for more speed in the PB
hopefully it will come in paris...
greetz
i think everything speaks for more speed in the PB
hopefully it will come in paris...
greetz
GGJstudios
May 5, 08:27 PM
Thanks. Is there a particular reason it did it though?
Who knows? I wouldn't worry about it, unless it happens frequently.
Who knows? I wouldn't worry about it, unless it happens frequently.
kcdude
May 1, 08:29 PM
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