We all knew it was coming, and now here it is… For my money, I just don’t see attempts like this catching up to Apple and their iTunes Music (Video?) Store.
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Only fitting that the ultimate geek movie “Firefly: Serenity” is what was hacked first. It is time for distribution models to change, so that content can be distributed the way we want and for a fair price.
Certainly, this is a wake up call for the MPAA and RIAA.
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How greedy can people be? Very. Case in point, yesterday the MPAA filed suit against 6 BitTorrent sites that distributed torrents for TV programming. Keep in mind, the downloading of TV Torrents cost the MPAA and their members nothing, and actually helped promote some more obscure programming from overseas here in the US (Doctor Who 2005, The Office, etc). It truly seems that Fair Use no longer has any meaning. More than likely, this is the result of some lawyers scaring the shit out of executives. I wish those same executives would understand more about The Long Tail and care less if I happened to miss and download the latest copy of Joey.
Rant to the MPAA: is it just me or are you actually becoming more and more desperate with each pathetic attempt to stifle alternate distribution models? I don’t need Best Buy or any other Big Box outlet to buy my media anymore. Why do I have to pay $17.99 for a CD that cost 1/100th the amount the produce as the $9.99 DVD sitting next to it? The simple matter is, you either need to ADAPT or DIE. Personally, I vote for death, since you really bring no value to the equation anymore. Why not provide the TV content for $.99 a download, or setup your own OnDemand service? Remember us, the FANS of the product you produce? We are desperate for a better way to watch YOUR content. Get your heads out of your lawyers’ asses, and figure out a way to make it work. ADAPT OR DIE.
Apple was granted a patent regarding a new tablet form factor computer. The sketches look interesting, but there is hardly any detail. Should be interesting as time goes on.
Want to know the what the color of eyes your children will have? Wonder no longer. My money is s/he will still be a snotty brat. *grin*
Where do you really fit on the political spectrum? This test claims I am a liberal. *shrug*
Seems I am not the only one that thinks Microsoft is facing some of the stiffest competition it has ever seen. It’s about damn time.
This is a good article regarding the economics of deploying Open Source Software (OSS). Seems the biggest advantage of using OSS is vendor independence. Those of us who are in the business of providing OSS Solutions could have told you that a long time ago. Locking yourself into a proprietary solution, tends to lock yourself in with one vendor. If that vendor begins to degrade, you are in far worse of a situation than had you started with OSS. You can ALWAYS find someone to come in to maintain an OSS project.
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Perhaps this site is a bit mean, but it does show the downside to all of this plastic surgery.
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As some of you may know, I was on local TV news last week (No, I wasn’t arrested…) Steve Bray of WISH 8 in Indianapolis, IN did a piece regarding Spyware and general internet security [Website article]. The interview was shot in my office about 3 weeks ago.
Overall, I thought Steve did an outstanding job and asked alot of good, insightful questions. Anyway, enjoy a chuckle at my expense with my most recent interview.
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This article talks about some of the things that have been on my mind for a while, also. After moving, I have a new cable provider…which means a new digital cable decoder box. For the record, Comcast’s boxes suck ass compared to Brighthouse/Time Warner. The guide interface is so full of ads that it is nearly non-functional. In addition, the guide only shows 1/2 hour worth of programming, with no Picture in Picture. Awful! I feel like I’ve been thrown back into the 90’s.
First thing monday, I’m calling them so they can have their boxes back. I’m switching to DishNetwork… I’ll keep basic cable and the cable modem, but certainly not these horrible boxes.
I am grateful that there are avenues, besides the local cable monopoly, to get your content. Comcast needs to get their act together, as they would be crushed by Brighthouse if they could actually compete. Hopefully, this government sanctioned monopoly of local cable franchises will not be continued much longer…
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Just watched this movie, and I give it a major thumbs up. I laughed out loud on many occasions, and it reminded me of a more modern and ethically diverse “Office Space” in some ways.
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