One thing which I think needs to be made clear about the game (and I am a member of BATracer).
Part of the issue is not just the name Ferrari but also that images of Ferraris, both drawn and photos, are used within the game. Also, users are (were) allowed to upload images of their racecars to the game to use for their teams.
So a user could take a Ferrari 360 Modena and create their own livery for the cars. I have seen some liberties taken with logos and graphics placed on the cars. This could raise some liability issues for both the game and Ferrari since there were also other web sites, not directly affiliated with BATracer, that allowed users to share these designs.
What if Apple's deals with the recording, TV, and film industry do not allow iTunes to sync with any device? Remember that TV and film downloads still contain DRM and that Apple does not, or may not be able to, license that technology to others....
I think going after Apple without all the details is kinda silly.
I also read somewhere else (http://www.tuaw.com/2009/08/03/apple-most-assuredly-not-slapping-family-with-gagging-order-ov/) that the iPod in question was out of warranty.
Actually areas like Electricity & Magnetism, Classical Physics and Thermodynamics have not changed much for undergraduate physics students. Things move at the fringes but F=ma still works...
Physics textbooks were getting ridiculous - one tactic was to take a standard text which had been around for decades, add a new co-author (usually the original author was deceased) and add a few chapters, examples, etc. There was really no new content, but that made all the old books obsolete, then the prices could be jacked up.
Also adding useless color drawings, photos, or redoing all the examples/homework problems was another tactic.
Note - "The '196 patent claims cover the display of Internet content reformatted from HTML to XML on mobile devices--the industry standard currently displayed by the iPhone,"
The iPhone does not do this, does it? It actually renders the HTML.
that the question is "Should the President know how to drive a car?" After all, he will probably never do so as long as he is President, so what's the big deal?
Now imagine the average American's reaction... considering the price of gasoline, the state of the US road system, and the general "out of touch-ness" such an idea implies.
Note this line 'One of the band's managers suggested it and the group went with it as a publicity stunt -- which worked.'
At no point do I recall Radiohead saying this was a 'publicity stunt'. What I do recall hearing from Yorke's interview with David Byrne is that they tired it because they were out of their previous contract and thought it might be interesting to try.
Mike uses the word 'stunt' five times... now perhaps the publicity did not hurt getting the word out about Radiohead, but I think the use of 'stunt' by Mike shows his bias.
In general, I have few issues with the articles posted here...
Did anyone not notice the guy in question had a computer monitor hooked up to his AppleTV? And that the tech specs for Apple TV list a requirement for HDMI ??
Having worked in the IT departments of two Universities, at very different ends of the academic system, its quite easy to understand why schools block p2p and don't fight the system.
It's just simpler to block the traffic than handle all the complications. Higher ed IT departments are stretched pretty thin and have more pressing issues to deal with. They know that students trade in copyright material and do what they can to limit pirating and follow the law, but unless pressed by the RiAA and MPAA, IT really doesn't care.
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Car images (as Eric)
One thing which I think needs to be made clear about the game (and I am a member of BATracer).
Part of the issue is not just the name Ferrari but also that images of Ferraris, both drawn and photos, are used within the game. Also, users are (were) allowed to upload images of their racecars to the game to use for their teams.
So a user could take a Ferrari 360 Modena and create their own livery for the cars. I have seen some liberties taken with logos and graphics placed on the cars. This could raise some liability issues for both the game and Ferrari since there were also other web sites, not directly affiliated with BATracer, that allowed users to share these designs.
Eric
What if? (as Eric)
What if Apple's deals with the recording, TV, and film industry do not allow iTunes to sync with any device? Remember that TV and film downloads still contain DRM and that Apple does not, or may not be able to, license that technology to others....
I think going after Apple without all the details is kinda silly.
Eric
Out of Warranty iPod (as Eric)
I also read somewhere else (http://www.tuaw.com/2009/08/03/apple-most-assuredly-not-slapping-family-with-gagging-order-ov/) that the iPod in question was out of warranty.
So....
(as Eric)
I am not sure the analogy here is all that good.
Eric
Re: (as Eric)
I love QI - just grabbed Series F last night.
(as Eric)
In Russia, songs license you.
Dr E
Sneakernet (as Eric)
So what's to prevent a student walking down the hallway with a 1TB external hard drive and letting everyone copy his MP3s?
Dr. E
Re: (as Eric)
Actually areas like Electricity & Magnetism, Classical Physics and Thermodynamics have not changed much for undergraduate physics students. Things move at the fringes but F=ma still works...
Dr E
Physics textbooks (as Eric)
Physics textbooks were getting ridiculous - one tactic was to take a standard text which had been around for decades, add a new co-author (usually the original author was deceased) and add a few chapters, examples, etc. There was really no new content, but that made all the old books obsolete, then the prices could be jacked up.
Also adding useless color drawings, photos, or redoing all the examples/homework problems was another tactic.
Dr E.
(as Eric)
What about folks like my girlfriend who need text to speech because of disabilities?
The Author's Guild is out of their minds.
Eric
(as Eric)
Note - "The '196 patent claims cover the display of Internet content reformatted from HTML to XML on mobile devices--the industry standard currently displayed by the iPhone,"
The iPhone does not do this, does it? It actually renders the HTML.
Dr E
Geez (as Eric)
I wonder what the heck happened to the country that stood up to Germany and the Blitz?
Now it would probably surrender if confronted by an angry dachshund.
Bark !!! Bark!!!
[White Flag]
Eric
Imagine instead... (as Eric)
that the question is "Should the President know how to drive a car?" After all, he will probably never do so as long as he is President, so what's the big deal?
Now imagine the average American's reaction... considering the price of gasoline, the state of the US road system, and the general "out of touch-ness" such an idea implies.
Eric
This 'quote' (as Eric Aitala)
Note this line 'One of the band's managers suggested it and the group went with it as a publicity stunt -- which worked.'
At no point do I recall Radiohead saying this was a 'publicity stunt'. What I do recall hearing from Yorke's interview with David Byrne is that they tired it because they were out of their previous contract and thought it might be interesting to try.
Mike uses the word 'stunt' five times... now perhaps the publicity did not hurt getting the word out about Radiohead, but I think the use of 'stunt' by Mike shows his bias.
In general, I have few issues with the articles posted here...
Eric
Uh huh (as Eric A)
I wonder if Thom Yorke ran over Mike's puppy or something. You seem to have it in for Radiohead.
Or are you just biased against anyone who does not share your exact views?
You don't even give them credit for trying something different... in terms of the typical music industry approach.
Eric
In other news... (as Eric Aitala)
... my Honda Civic will not run on diesel fuel.
Did anyone not notice the guy in question had a computer monitor hooked up to his AppleTV? And that the tech specs for Apple TV list a requirement for HDMI ??
http://www.apple.com/appletv/specs.html
While one can debate the 'merits' and drawbacks of DRM, this problem is due to not paying attention.... RTFM
Eric
'Bad' ISP (as Eric)
And not in the way you think...
While the ISP has 'pulled' the site if you go to its homepage - http://www.quackometer.net/ - if you go to the blog page http://www.quackometer.net/blog, you get a directory listing.
Seems not to be the brightest web host around...
Dr.E
Struggling? (as Eric)
How about struggling with reality?
Or struggling with creating a new business model when they can't do math - from the MPAA piracy in higher ed study?
Or struggling to remain relevant with a potential member leaving the RIAA?
Eric
Uh, ya (as Eric Aitala)
U2 can bite my shiny metal ass.
Eric
The simple answer... (as Eric)
Having worked in the IT departments of two Universities, at very different ends of the academic system, its quite easy to understand why schools block p2p and don't fight the system.
It's just simpler to block the traffic than handle all the complications. Higher ed IT departments are stretched pretty thin and have more pressing issues to deal with. They know that students trade in copyright material and do what they can to limit pirating and follow the law, but unless pressed by the RiAA and MPAA, IT really doesn't care.
Its hard enough keeping everything running...
E